Speaker Miriam Timmer, Co and Vice president of the League of Women Voters Johnson County spoke on "Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy". Miriam is an attorney. Iowa has always been well represented in women's suffrage. Miriam gave an run down on: "Who Can Vote" from 1776-1962. 1776-land owners' white men over 21, 1856-all white men, 1870-black men, 15th Amendment, 1920-Women 19th Amendment, 1924-Native Americans, 1943-Chinese Americans, 1961-Washington DC citizens for Pres at least 23rd Amendment, 192-Poor, no poll taxes 24th Amendment, 1965-Black Voting Rights Act, People died for this right to vote: Vinea Liuzzo, Medgar Evers, and Marthin Luther King, Jr., 1971, 18-21 years old 26th Amendment, also eligible for the draft! The current goal of the League is to help people register to vote, lobby for good government, and to educate.
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Rotary File of May 2, 2023
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Nenu Piragine introduced Yasmina Sahr talking on" SWANA" What is it? Why is it? She is studying advance for SW Asian, North Africa, and Arab communities. SWANA-South, Western, Asian North Africa and Arab. The Muslims celebrate RamAan den by fasting from Sunrise to Sundown. Yasmina said To Support the International SWANA Community is to be Anti-Imperialism: Against Colonization, Pro Women's Right and Pro Choice, Anti-Racist Anti Sexual violence, for, For Healthcare Equity-Amti-Police Brutality. It is important to understand the terms of the 1st world, 2nd world and 3rd world and the south. HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT: Educate yourself and your peers without depending on SWANA Americans to work for you. Amplify, but don't speak for, Be an informed consumer. Promote Arab American History Month. Pay attention to Global Events, Many SWANA Americans have family living abroad.
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Rotary File ow April 11, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-04-11 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Director, introduced Jason Taylor, Executive Direct of Bur Oak Land Trust. He is a UI Graduate with a BS in Enviromental Science, a MA Education Measurement and Statistics. Sgt. in Marine Corps for 7 years. Team Rubicon volunteer disaster and humanitarian relief. He joined Bur Oak in July 2018. He became Director in 2019. In 1978, the goal of Bur Land Trust was to Protect and Restore the Lane of Iowa. There are 36 native orchids. Plant extinction is happening 500 times faster Jun 2019, Jason talked about Habitat loss, fragmentation, degradation. Team Rubicon staff members have assisted with disaster response in six states. Classroom training provides individuals to better serve the community when the next disaster hits.
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Rotary File of March 28, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-03-28 05:00:00Z |
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PDG Chris Knapp introduced PDG Tom Gump and RIPN Stepanie Urchick. Tom is a member of the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. He was District governor in 2020-2021. Tom has formed many caused based clubs: veterans focusing on human trafficking, Rotary Corps for Refugees. He is one of only 95 Rotarians in the world to be named to The Gold Level of The Membership Society for New Member Sponsors bringing in 50 active members to his club. He has held many positions within Rotary and is RIPN Stephanie Urchick aside. Dr. Stephanine Urchick is a member of the Rotary Club of McMurrary, Pennsylvania. She has held mamu positions in Rotary and is currently Rotary International Presidental Nominee. Tom and Stephanie "Tagged teamed the presentation"). Action Plan to Energize the Club: Rotary Vision Statement "Together we see a world where People united and take action to Create lasting Change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves. ROTARY'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES: Increase Our Impact, Expand Our Reach, Enhance Participant Engagement, and Increase our Ability to Adapt. Tom and Stepanie stressed the need to have continuity from one leader to the next leader. They also said keeping the club members engaged. Complete a vision and strategic planning session. Conduct a club survey to determine what the members woudl like to do and how they would like the meetings to look.
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Rotary File of March 21, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-03-21 05:00:00Z |
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Sarah Gardener, coordinator of the Iowa City Action Plan. The goal is to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 45% 2030 and 0% 2050. In 2020 they were down because of the pandemic. They are gradually going up once again. Residential use at homes in Iowa City. Energy 2.9tons in 2018 down to 2.3tons in 2021. Replacing all light bulbs with LED's will help. In 2020 there were 2000 energy kits delivered to households. A mascot Goldie was developed to grow awareness of the serious of this problem. A study was done on different types of transportation. 59% of people drive alone, 3% bike, 12% walk, transit 3% carpool 7%. Promote electrical vehicles. The city has 4 electrical buses. Sarah expressed the need for charging stations. She also talked about recycling and important it is. Trees help. The City of Iowa City is handing out 50% vouchers for trees.
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Rotary File of March 7, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-03-07 06:00:00Z |
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President Jenny called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Prior to the meeting several members labeled dictionaries. The members delivering. dictionaries: Phil Peterson, Mark Patton, Peggy Doerge, Joan Garity, Sue Cronin, Pam Ehly, Joan Nobling, Chris Knapp, Vernette Knapp. The meeting today was to brainstorm on what we could do for a District Grant. President Elect Theresa Burns talked about some changes to the process this year for completing a grant. The entire process for District Grants will be done on Club Runner. Goals must be entered in My Rotary on R. I. site. She talked about the point grading system. She also had a list of this current year's community grants. Several members talked about previous grants. Hazel-Human Trafficking Bill Boards: Alta said there is still a board up by Mt. Plesant. Amy: 13 Buddy Benches Elementary Schools. Deb: Talked about The Coat Project, last year was the Shoe Project, Pam: Talk about Family Sanction Room at the Childrens Museum. Everyone talked about grants at their tables. The ideas will be shared next week. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.
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Rotary File of February 28, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator for February, introduced Brianna Hoffman from the Rotary Club of Iowa City Downtown. She discussed Solar Panels for non-profit. There first project for DVIP, 2021-2022. They put on 128 panels. The benefits are reducing the carbon footprint and monies saved on utilities. The current project is The Free Medical Clinic. This morning the Rotary Club of Iowa City AM presented the Rotary Club of Iowa Downtown with a $6500.00 check for the Free Medical and Dental Clinc. The cost of the project has increased. There was a $20,000 increase due to an electrical problem. The club has been given an extension to complete the project into 2024. The Downtown club did a District Grant for $10,000, There was an amanous donation of $5000, and Kim Schilling donated $4,000. This project will reduce the carbon footprint and save the clinic several thousand dollars per year.
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Rotary File of February 21, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-02-21 06:00:00Z |
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Today we were off site at Open Heartland. Deb Dunkhase founder of Open Heartland gave a summary of what is Open Heartland. She said that they were very lucky too have a home at their current location. The building had not been used for three. There were many volunteers to spruce the building as to what it is today. It began with a few people needing help. Today there are 350 families that need help. Open Heartland is a 501C3 nonprofit organization. The members have a leadership team that has helped to determine what the members need. Tutoring the children, learn to sew-Deb Ockenfels started a sewing club. Everything is free of charge. The PM Satellite club once a month packs food bags consisting of sugar, cornmeal, wipes, and other items that the family needs. The one main concept of Open Heartland is friendship, Acts of Love. She said multiple families live together because they do not have the funds to live alone. Deb Dunkhase and Mark Ruggeberg gave tours of the facility.
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Rotary Meeting at Open Heartland
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin introduced Dr. Christopher Peters. He is a surgeon and has a vein clinic in Coralville. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Iowa City. He has a wife Julie and three sons and one grandson. He is occasional. Politician He has presented at various Rotary Clubs on Braver Angels. His speech today was Braver Angels Update and Better Ballot IA. Baver Angels used to be call Better Angels. He talked about pre-covid how there were many workshops to help people on both sides of red and blue to see common ground. Post Covid beginning to get back to the workshops helping people every day. Rotary has a partnership with Braver Angels Better Ballot Iowa is to improve the voting in Iowa. To learn more, visit these websites: barverangels.org. docpeters.org/video, betterballotiowa.org chris@docpeters.org 319-499-3051.
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Rotary File of February 7, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Karin Fraklin, Program Coordinator for January, introduced Ann Ruckdaschel, Program Director of Carin Hands and More for the last three years. Her experience gives her the opportunity to work with elderly, those with different abilities, those with mental heal issues and last, but not least, pre-adjudicated inmates. In 2004 Mayor Bruce Teague began home health care. In 2011 and 2012 the community became involved. In 2023 there 9 homes serving the community. There are day programs to help individuals learn basic things as to how ride the bus, go to art museums, play cards. The idea is to provide socialization. Home Health Care is available. There is a cost 2 hours minimum, 4 hours at $30.00 per hour. Over 4 hours is $20 per hour. Currently there is a staff of 30, The day program has a staff of 18.
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Rotary File of January 31, 2023
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Vernette Knapp
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2023-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Liz Nichols, December Program Coordinator, discussed how the "Book Table Talk Would Work" If a person has more than one book, each person should talk about one book and if there is time talk about a second book. This meeting is dedicated to Pat Schnack who passed away December 26, 2021. Liz Nichols talked about her book Red Hotel. This book dealt with hotels that targeted for terrorism. Beth Belding also had a book on hotels: Mistress of the Ritz taking place in Paris. Ann Romanowski talked about cookie decorating. She brought some of her creations. Brian Adamec talked about mental health. The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn Sack. Vernette Knapp talked about The Boys from Bloxi by John Grisham. John has had 47 best sellers. This book is about an attorney trying to take down drug lord's establishments. Margy talked about Lessons in Chemistry. This book made her laugh, and it was a fun book.
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Rotary file of December 27, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-12-27 06:00:00Z |
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Liz Nichols, December Program Coordinator, introduced Allie Boge, President of the PM Satellite Club. Allie's first memory of Rotary was the 4th grade dictionaries. Allie is from Davenport and was a Junior Rotarian -2014 with the Rotary Club of North Scott. Being a junior Rotarian was a requirement to go to RYLA 2015, Counselor 2017 and Head Counselor in 2018. She has been to Xictopec and will go again this year. She has been very involved in The U of I Dance Marathon and also running marathons. She is currently President of the PM Satellite Club. "Who is the PM Satellite Club"? They are part of the Rotary Club of Iowa City AM, students, young professionals, inovative, unconventional. The PM Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday night at Open Heartland. The 1st meeting is a speaker, and the 3rd Wednesday is a service project at Open Heartland. Deb Dunkhase said that after the PM Club has done the service project it is like "Magical Faries have been there". What are they doing to grow. Taylor Sung is a liaison the City High Interact. Hopefully some of the Interactors will become part of the PM Club.
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Rotary File of December 20, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-12-20 06:00:00Z |
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Jim Peterson talked about The Rotary Foundation Grants. These are large-long term projects that are at least $30,000. They must be sustainable. You need to really know you International Partner and Club. There Is an International Host sponsor that is a club outside of the country. There is an individual that is s sponsor. The grants are within an area of the Seven Areas of Focus. All applications are submitted online at www.rotary.org/grants. There is no application deadline. In order to qualify for a Grant, you must attend an annual Grant Management Seminar. Other items needed to be completed: Oversee application, prepare a community needs assessment, project a budget, financing, bank account, project manager, have a measurement and evaluation tool, prepare a report to R. I. two months after grant completed. Keep very detailed and accurate records. There are three sources of funds for a Global Grant: Cash from clubs and organizations, District Designated Funds, and matching funds from The Rotary Foundation. One Global Grant that our club is doing is Vocational Training Technique VTT the Ponsetti method training project in Argentina. The International Sponsor is the Rotary Club of Iowa City AM, The Host Sponsor is Rotary Club of Grand Boug D 4805 Argentina. The project cost $49,749. Where do you find Global Grants: Rotary International House of Friendship, Project Fairs, Travel Internationally and try to go to Rotary Clubs in that country. YE, VTT, Friendship Exchanges.
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Rotary File of December 13, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Kate Malkusak (majoring in International Studies: Global Health, Spanish, & Arabic at the University of Iowa with an expected graduation date of May 2023) presented about her recent Rotex Study Abroad experience in Santiago, Chile. Kate had been a Rotary Exchange high school student in 2018-2019 in Spain, attended RYLA, and is involved in Roteract. Her experience in Chile enabled her to improve her Spanish as her host family did not speak English, she was able to observe the voting process, met other students at the University she attended, took day trip to museums, participated in cooking and other classes, and attended cultural events. Academically, Kate participated in a "Health Program, 2 Spanish classes, Health Studies Seminar, 60 hours of clinical observations over the semester...[and a] Native Culture Class," learning more about indigenous cultures. Kate had the opportunity to learn more Spanish medical terminology and visited hospitals in Santiago. As part of her experience, she learned more about public and private health care in Chile and their differences. Kate personal travels included to San Pedro de Atacama, La Serena, Valparaiso, a cultural celebration Pelluhue, and celebrating her own birthday by hiking in Patagonia. Kate benefitted by being able to make medical observations, using and improving her language skills, expanding her worldview on health care, and improving her cultural competence. Kate's goal is to work for a nonprofit in global health. She appreciated the financial aid from Rotary, which made her semester experience in Chile possible, gave credit to Rotary Youth Exchange for the experience, and thanked Rotary and those present. Kate has a blog where Rotarians and other can learn about her experience at https://katherine-malkusak.wixsite.com/kate-s-semester-abro Marge Winkler asked Kate when and how were you first inspired--Kate replied that at RYLA, she learned from her counselor, Megan, about her experience as a Rotary Youth Exchange member and inspired, Kate then transferred to City High and graduated early in order to be an exchange student. In response to another question about her observations about health care in Chile, Kate replied that she observed different levels of health care and doctor availability, was able to converse with a doctor and other professionals and observed a surgery. In response to a question from Phil Peterson, Kate said that public universal health care was paid for by taxes and private care was paid for by individuals. Covid was prominent initially and then a mask mandate went away in October. Kate's program was through IES. In response to other questions, Kate said she had wanted to learn a character language and started Arabic in Spain because there is a lot of Arabic influence in the southern half of Spain. Kate wants to work in international health care at a not for profit (e.g., Gates Foundation) and eventually travel and implement a health program. When Jenny Seyler asked "what was the hardest thing and most growth," Kate said that about half way through the semester, she felt that her Spanish was not improving as much and as quickly as she had hoped and that she has learned she cannot compare herself to others and further said that at the end, "my Spanish has improved beyond measure."
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Rotary File of December 6, 2022
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2022-12-06 06:00:00Z |
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Jon Engelbrecht, executive director of Public Space One gave a little history on the current site formerly the Mansion. Jon is in photography. Public Space One will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on December 1, 2022. Public Space One was born December 1, 2020 at the Deadwood bar with a handshake a funky space and the vital energies of artists in need of a venue. A lot of changes over the years, however, PS1 is an artist-led and community-driven space that alms to provide low-barrier access to arts resources support artists and harness the power of art to collectively build a better world. The structure was built in 1874 as a single-family home. It has also been an orphanage, Johnson County Administration and in 1980 became The Mansion which was a high-end furniture and home interior decorating establishment. It is now the home of PS1 and has 9 studios that are rented out and an 800 sq. ft. apartment available for rent. A tour was given to 2nd floor. , and harness the power of art to collectively build a better world.
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Rotary File November 29, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-11-29 06:00:00Z |
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President Elect, Theresa Burns called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Mark Stanley, Foundation Chair, shared The Rotary Foundation minute. The Rotary Club of Peterborough announced Friday November 18 that the club's application for a Rotary Foundation of Canada Grant to fund vocational training for women in Badikhel, Nepal has been approved. by R. I. 68, 874USD will fund the training of 140 Nepalese women in skill that will enable them to work in their chosen professions or to run their own businesses. Nepal has the 6th largest rate of child marriages in the world. Rotarians hope this training will promote female empowerment and self-sustainability that will have a long term effect in Nepal. Ann Romanowski shared that Tate High School Food Pantry will have a fundraiser at Wildwood Saloon Dec. 4, 2022 4:00-7:00 pm. Music by HomeBrewed.. 225 cookies are needed for Open Heartland Christmas party for 225 families. If you are interested in making cookies, notify P.E Theresa Burns. Cookies are needed by December 17. The program was all members writing two items they are thankful for. The items could not be about health, family, or Rotary. Cassey Cook read them to everyone. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 a.m..
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Rotary Meeting November 22, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, Program Coordinator for November introduced Jerry Schnoor speaking on "Climate Change and the Future". Jerry is with the University of Iowa's Department of Climate and Engineering Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research. The earth is two to three time warmer each year. There are 8 billion people. The AR6 a" Code Red new from the United States The goal is to release GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 and net zero by 2050. We are seeing increased heat, heavy precipitation, droughts, tropic cyclones. Jerry talked about the increase in wildfires, and the country's worst drought, the surface melting in Greenland and the ocean temperatures increasing. The future in a change world with more floods, droughts, wildfires and sea level rising. "This is the Decade to Act".
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Rotary File of November 15, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-11-15 06:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, November Program Coordinator, introduced the speaker James Larew, Attorney at Law. James talked about his career as attorney for Iowa Governors. He then talked about the Railroads in Iowa. He talked about all the advantages of living in Iowa being between the two greatest rivers. He talked about Alan Dakin and Virgil Hansen and their friendships.
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Rotary Story of November 8 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-11-08 06:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, November Program Coordinator introduced Scott Hawes, Executive Director of Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. "Why Helping Hands"? The number of residents age 60+ has risen 37% since 2010. 30% of the homes in Johnson County are at least 50 years. 6000 homeowners are having a difficult time buying a home. Conclusion: seniors need low-income homeowners for accessibility, aging in place, modifications, critical home repairs. Examples: Building a ramp for easy access to the outside of the home. Install walk in showers and high toilets. Family had carpeting; son had severe allergies to pet dander. The carpet was removed, and hard wood type flooring was installed. Scott talked about ERMAR: Energy repair, appliance replacement. He showed a video for affordable housing. John Mckinstry was featured. Scott and Theresa Burns talked about affordable housing being around $200,000. Theresa Said there may be multiple leans on the house. Many loans may be involved. Som forgiven, some no interest in order for the family to afford the home. Habitat for Humanity works with Homes for Iowa to build these homes.
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Rotary File of November 1, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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Chris Knapp, October Program Coordinator introduce Kelly Hayworth, Coralville City Administrator since 1988. Kelly received his B. B. A. and M. B. A from University of Iowa. He has ridden 28 RABRAI. Kelly talked about many improvements being made to Coralville. A very large project is the 1st Avenue/Interstate Interchange. This is called a Diverging Diamond. The project has a budget of $40 Million Dollars and expected to be completed sometime in 2-024. There will be new pedestrian and bicycle paths. There will also be a much easier access for all the truckers to refuel. Forever Green Heights: 280 acres being developed. There will be 1000 new housing units: Single Family, Duplex, Row Houses, and a Senior Facility. This should be completed in five years. The Auburn Ridge Sub-Division will be complete in fall of 2022. The 5th Street Improvement project will be several components and completed in fall of 2025. These improvements to: St. Morrison Park, City Hall, Coralville Public Library and the pool, Police and Fire Departments. Coralville will be celebrating the 150 years October 2022-2023. The 5th and 10th Street Roundabout will be completed after all the 5th Street improvements have been made. May begin sometime in late 2025 or 2026.
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Rotary Meeting October 25, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-10-25 05:00:00Z |
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Chris Knapp, October Program Coordinator, introduced Matt Degner, Superintendent Iowa City Community School District serving since July 2013. Matt was Principal of South-East Junior High for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 years. Since that time, he served as Director of Secondary Schools, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. He is married and has one son. He is a member of noon Rotary and a Cubs and Bears fan. Matt will tell us "What's New in the School District"? He showed a video on Who are We? All in for All Kids. There are 14,400 students in the Iowa City School District along with 2300 employees. There is 91% graduation rate. The school system is committed to Equity and Inclusion. The school system has undergone a five-year strategic planning to provide equity and proficiency and growth. He recommended the book "Schools Cannot Do It Alone" by Jamie Vollmer. Additional Information can be found ICCSD.org
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Rotary Story of October 18, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-10-18 05:00:00Z |
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Chris Knapp, Program Coordinator for October introduced Geoff Fruin, City Manager of Iowa City. "Is there a Round About in your Future"? He talked about the population growth in Iowa City 1990 there were 2485 new residents, 2000 new residents 5642, and 2020 new residents 6966. H talked about the city's strong response helping to weather COVID, state reform, and inflationary pressures. Goeff talked about tackling critical infrastructural quality of life with roadways, utilities, and parks. At this time there is a capital improvement from 2022-2026. The city continues to work on Student Housing, Arts, Culture as Economic Development. Some examples, Film Scene, Englert, Public Space One, James Gang and the Muesum of Art. Fed Recovery: Forest View Relocation helping residents to find affordable housing.
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Rotary File of October 11, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-10-11 05:00:00Z |
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Chris Knapp, Program Coordinator for October introduced Dr. Thomas Schwartz, Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum; one of 13 museums and 15 libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. He will speak on the past, present, and future of the Hoover Library and museum. Dr. Schwartz came to Iowa in 2011 after working 26 years in Illinois and working on the Lincoln Presidential Library. He said it is important to have Education through Entertainment. "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. He did a timeline of Herbert Hoovers life. At the age of 40 Hoover was a self-made millionaire. Hoover fed over a million people. His concern was about the quality of the meal and how many people he was able to feed. Dr. Schwartz that Storytelling is the most powerful way.
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Rotary File of October 4, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-10-04 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook did "What Jazzes You Up" with Margy Winkler. Margy said she was not sleeping worrying about Nancy Pacha and Sophia her granddaughter. What made Margy happy was the beautiful sunrise today! She is happy she is able to do so many things. Attitude is the key to Happiness. She loves reading a good book, playing French horn, piano, golf and tennis. When she was getting her master's degree, she did some fencing. Casey and Margy did a very comical program today.
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Rotary File of September 27, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Dunkhase introduced Kate Moreland and Cady Gerlach from the Iowa City Area Development Group. Kate is the President and CEO of the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD), working to help our community for 23 years. Cady is the Executive Director of Better Together. She moved to Iowa City in 2013 to join the firm of Meardon, Sueppel, and Downer PLC and practiced in nonprofit corporations, municipal law, and trust and estate litigation for before joining the Shelter House staff as the Director of Strategic Operations and Resource Management. The topic of today is" Better Together 2030" a shared future for Johnson County. They looked at the What: Community wide initiative to help the community to recover from the pandemic. Why: To build a transformed future with economic diversity. How: Short-term target actions turning to long term. Who: Led by four community economic organizations, guided by steering committee across various sectors and executed by coalition of community wide network volunteers.
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Rotary File of September 20, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-09-20 05:00:00Z |
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President Jenny had the vision to have a service project once a quarter. The project today was House into Homes. 28 members attended the service project. Some of the tasks were: Steaming furniture, building shelves, painting various items, moving art items and many others. The service project at 8:00 am.
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Rotary Service Project Houses into Homes
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-09-13 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin introduced David Gould. UI Public Policy Center "Power of the Chorus Creating a World of Change Makers". David talked about making higher education more meaningful. He receives over 100 reflections per week. "Handle all with Care". David's personal goal as an instructor, is to slow down the education for students and allow them to capture the world. He sees students fatigued, burned out, much anxiety, overwhelmed, and depressed. In 2017 he invited Amanda Gorman Now, National Youth Poet Laureate. He talked about running for your life from fire, you become angry, bring a buck of water, a cup or teaspoon to help with your issues. Pay attention to our youth. It is ok if when they graduate from high school, that they do not know about the future. There is time!
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Rotary Meeting of September 6, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-09-06 05:00:00Z |
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Alta Medea-Peters was our speaker today. Alta spoke on DVIP "Update and Happenings. Alta is the Director of Community Innovative Program at DVIP. In 1979 there was comprehensive support and advocacy. The First Shelter was built in Johnson County. In 1991 Cedar and Washington was added. Jones County from 1994-1997. The CDC says 1 in 3 Women are impacted by domestic violence and 1 in 4 men are impacted by domestic violence. There are 20 people per minute physically abused. DVIP is a non-judgmental free and confidential space. DVIP is open 24 hours a day. DVIP is able to accommodate pets. In 1993 the shelter grew to 40 beds. Since May 2020, DVIP has seen a 28% increase. Volunteers needed to transport victims. There is an intense training program for the volunteers. Ways to Help: Ask to speak to organizations. Donations of $35-$45 provide a night for a victim. Hot Line Number 1-800-373-1043.
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Rotary File of August 30, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-08-30 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin introduced the speaker Michael Brogan speaking on The American Society-Road to Recovery. Michael graduated from Waterloo High School in 1971. He has 40 years as a Tech experience. He is a cancer survivor. There 1.9 Millon cases of cancer a year and 600,000 deaths. Adults have a 70% survival rate, children 90% survival rate. There have been 27 grants with $27.6 million dollars in the state of Iowa. Michael was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. He had 2 years of radiation. There are two things he is working on. "Real Men wear Pink" raised $50 Million. Hope Lodge serves 28 people. Road to Recovery is a program that a person can be trained to be able to drive cancer patients to and from appointments.
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Rotary File of August 9, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-08-09 05:00:00Z |
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Today we had the honor of having the World Affairs Students and RYLA students and their parents as our guests. Nancy Pacha interviewed all the students. The World Affairs students talked about the great speakers they had. Heidi was inspired by one Dr. and now she is going to Medical School. They were impressed to meet so many students from around the world. They learned about Global Health and ways to solve problems. They learned ways to better communicate to have better connections with people. The RYLA students had many leadership activities. They learn to interact and solve problems. Some of the terms used to describe both events were Eye opening, inspiring, wonderful, impactful, emotional, everyone can be a leader. Next Year's Theme will be Climate Change.
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Rotary File of August 2, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-08-03 05:00:00Z |
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President Jenny introduced District Governor Steve. Governor Steve talked about "Get to Know the Weineke's. They have been married 2 years and are both members of the Ankeny Satellite. They love the beach, and their Save the Card says it all. Steve said Rotary is 117 years old and we have our 1st Woman President. The theme "Imagine means: The Circle is the connection to one another. The Dots represent people and the 7 areas of Focus. The dots and circle become our guiding light. The solid line is the digging stick representing hard work. Purple for Polio eradication, green for the environment, and white for peace our core value. Rotary Vision Statement: Together we see a world where People unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves. Create Community will be held Sept. 11-17 to have the four organizations do a project together, Rotary, Optimist, Lions and Kiwans.
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Rotary File of July 26, 2022
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2022-07-26 05:00:00Z |
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President Liz introduced Salina McCarty talking Houses into Homes. At this time House into Homes have 4 part time employees and 1 full time employee. They collect Beds, sofas, lamps, tables, cookware, dishes and silverware. Funds collected from donation will buy mattresses. Houses into Homes began in 2017 and is located 401 16th Ave. Coralville. They will pick or you can deliver items. Salina said there are 350 school children that are homeless. It has been quoted by many receivers a house being turned into a home, that "They enjoyed being able to sit in a chair, drink coffee and look out the window. The value is being able to give a person comfortable place to live. Today they serve 800 households and 2500 individuals. Houses into Homes is always looking for volunteers to pick, drop off items, clean, repair and refurbish furniture The mission is to help people feel the comfort of a home, with unconditional regard.
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Rotary File July 26, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-07-26 05:00:00Z |
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Andreas Soemadi was our speaker today. Andreas professional life is focused on facilitating student learning in math and physics at collegiate level. Currently he is an instruct of physics at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa. He uses Mathematic in facilitating the learning of physics I also write Mathematics codes for all pieces in all my artwork. To each curve (line for example) one can associate a mathematical equation. Each mathematical equation is then encoded using Wolfram Mathematica. The codes are then executed to show the corresponding curves which are ultimately printed on paper to produce the desired picture. He uses Graphics BezierCurve with difference numbers to create a piece of art. Andreas had several pieces of art and note cards for sale. He donated 50% of the costs to the Rotary Club of Iowa City AM.
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Rotary File of July 19, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-07-19 05:00:00Z |
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Andreas Soemadi |
Dick Huber, graphic designer, of RTHgraphics received the well-deserved All District Conference National Logo Award and a 2022 Award of Excellence Communicator Award from The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) in the highly competitive Corporate Identity-Logo-Non-Profit category for "Iowa Rotary celebrate getting back together again Celebration with hugs*pats on the back*high 5's" and citing "fellowship" and "fun" and "Iowa Rotary Club." The Communicator Awards attracts thousands of entries each year and provides international recognition to award recipients. The Award of Excellence is its "highest honor" and provides peer recognition of achievement. To view the award winning design, see https://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/winners-gallery/ Casey Cook introduced this week's speaker, John Moyers, MD, Professor Emeritus at the University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia. In a fascinating presentation, Dr. Moyers shared slides of his January trip to Antarctica. To reach Antarctica, he flew first to Buenos Aires and then made his way to Tierra del Fuego. The crossing was over rough seas. His pictures included Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city; a map showing Antarctica; a cruise ship; and a Zodiac boat that took people, including tourists, naturalists, and photographers, from ship to shore. Dr. Moyers shared the red parka visitors wear to identify themselves with the attendees. He wore gloves that Alaskan fisherman used so he could take photographs. The temperature, around 10 below, felt more like 40 below with the wind chill. There were thousands of penguins present, and he showed pictures of different species of penguins (including Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adelie), many penguins facing the same direction, and sea lions. Everything must be taken to Antarctica because it is so remote. He also shared pictures of an old Norwegian Whaling Station in Whaler's Bay inside a caldera; sailboats from Sydney, Australia; a seal napping; the inside of a station left over from World War II; and a Chilean research station. In addition to penguins, pictures of birds included Antarctic terns and blue eyed shags (cormorants). One of the final slides was the impressively massive ice covered wall of Antarctica. During the question and answer period, Dave Parsons, who had also been to Antarctica commented on the smell of the penguins, and John Ockenfels, who had been there with Deb Ockenfels, at the same time of year; commented there was no snow the year they went. In response to a question, Dr. Moyers noted that one person fell in the water and got pulled out right away.
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Rotary File of July 12, 2022
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2022-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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President Jenny played Imagine by John Lennon. Imagine is the R. I. Theme for President Jennifer Jones. Jenny talked about her Rotary Year. HAPPY NEW YEAR LEADERSHIP 2022-23. President Jenny Seylar The IMPACT that we make when we seek to do good in our community. EXPANDING our opportunity for YOUTH. FINALLY, make ways to adapt to the changing climate and world. She hopes that she and the club can: Explore ways to support and grow the PM Satellite Club, Provide Visioning and Strategic planning session, Winter 2023, continue the work with the Literacy Program, Provide Pop Ups and social opportunities outside of the club. investigate the Armark fundraising opportunity, Create position for public image, especially social media. She showed the Leadership that also included Jim Peterson, Brian Adamec, and PM Satellite member being added to the board and all the board members. Her career included being a teacher for many years. She has two grandchildren. She played clarinet in the Hawkey Marching Band the year early on we went to the Rose Bowl. She like salmon to be on someone else plate. She lost her husband to a heart attack while being on a bike ride. She has gratitude and joy daily in every life.
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Rotary File of July 5, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-07-05 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Frankline introduced John Engebrecht and Travis Kraus as the speakers today on Public Space 1. John is an artist, art organized, educator and Executive Director of Public Space One (PS1). John joined PSI in 2009. Under his tenure the organization has grown from a small local Iowa City Hub arts hub in rented space to a nationally Space One owns, occupies and program three historic buildings in downtown Iowa City with Major projects including the Iowa City Press Co-0p, the Center for Afrofuturist Studies, and the Media Arts Co-op. Travis serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Planning and Public Affairs, where he teaches Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities, initiative works with community partners and UI faculty, staff and students to facilitate engaged-learning project that promote economic development, social justice, and sustainability. He also serves as PSI co-treasurer. Who Are We? PS1 is an artist led, community driven contemporary art center. 2020 by the Numbers: 112 member artists' work presented, 139 workshop participants (virtual and in person),18 hours curated radio programming, 32 hours of curated video programming, 225+ plant varieties grown on site, 60 number of paid artists, $17,000 paid to artists (not including art workers/staff), $76,000 supported in grant support 400 individuals, orgs, and businesses that support us.
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Rotary File of June 21, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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Pam Ehly spoke on The District Grant Save the Children. This was with the Rotary Club of Iowa City. The total grant was $10,000. Pam grew up in Fort Worth Texas and is the Secretary for the Rag for Club Foot. Open Heartland is the community partner. This grant will target children up to five years of age and their parents. Our community provides libraries, free books to children, Pam talked about how music is used in this program. She talked about the importance of: Introduce, Repeat, Vary.
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Rotary File of June 14, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook introduced the speaker Judy Trepka to speak about her extensive travels. Judy moved to Iowa City from St. Paul MN. to be closer to her children and grandchildren who live in Iowa Citty and became neighbors of Casey and Kate Cook. She has been to 7 continents and to 101 countries and over the years has traveled with Global Volunteers, Elder Hostels, Overseas Adventure Travel. She began her travels in 1984 when her husband got a NATO scholarship in Munich. He later went to work for 3 M Company in England. She has traveled to South Korea, DMZ North Korea. In 1991 went to Moscow. Hawaii, Vietnam and South Africa. Croatia. She has also been to Prague.
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Rotary File of June 7, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-06-07 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Director introduce Dr. Bob Littlehale who is a retired anesthesiologist. He moved from Iowa City from Utah four years ago. He married Laura Young, artist, in December 2021. He is originally from Ohio, has a resume rich in geographical diversity from Harvard and Mass. General Hospital in Boston to the Four Corners of New Mexico. He also served as an anesthesiologist in U.S. Amry Hospitals, including in Vietnan where he received the Bronze Star. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and a Diplomate of the American Board of anesthesiology. The free lunch program began in 1982 a 501c3. It originally was held in the Wesley House. It is now housed in the 1105 Project on Gilbert St. There are 35 groups, 900 volunteers serving over 28,000 meals in a year. The meals are served with carbs, protein, vegetarian, fruits and vegetables. There are two coordinators for the facility. They are trained in the area of Conflict Resolution. The Free Lunch program accepts cash donations and most of the food that is served is donated. The program serves about 100 people per day. The volunteers are from religious organizations, U Way, City of Iowa City, Community Foundation. In the winter, they welcome hats, gloves, socks, and blankets. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday and Holidays. No service on Sunday.
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Rotary File of May 31, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-05-31 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin introduced Kate Gfeller speaker for today. Kate grew up on a farm in central Iowa. She works with Cochlear Implants and research department. She is in the Department of Otolaryngology, and head and neck surgery. Kate has lectured in 28 International Countries. She focuses on music perception enjoyment. Music is commonly head in daily life. She played several music videos. She showed how music can bring back many memories and take you back in time. She talked about how music can be too loud and ruin your hearing. Football games, loud receptions, concerts can all be damaging to you hearing. Take breaks, walk away if necessary. She showed how the word MUSIC can help M-Turn your MP3 down. U-use regular breaks S-Stand back from the speaker I-Invest noise control C-Carry ear plugs There are the inexpensive foam plugs, not very good. Customer fit museum ear Plugs$120-$200, and filtered ear plug $20-$60. Hearing aids are not the silver bullet.
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Rotary File of May 24, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Kate Gfeller |
Deb Galbraith, May Program Coordinator, introduced Joan Kjaer, Director of Communications and Relations for International Program at the University of Iowa. She is in charge of daily management of internal and external communications, alumni relations, event management, internal delegation visits, media relations and public engagement. Joan will speak on "International Programs: Connecting Iowa with the World and the World with Iowa. If International Programs has one purpose, it is to open the minds and hearts of our community to the reality that the world is a stronger and better place when we celebrate the humanity in every individual and in every nation. We cannot learn to live together if we do not live to learn from each other. Dean Russell Ganim The Goals of the International Program are: Provide students with transformational experiences in global education. Support collaborative research between the UI and International partners. Internationalize the UI campus. Enhance the lived experience in Iowa for international students and scholars who come to our campus. Share the rich resources of the UI with our fellow Iowans so that we all become more globally aware.
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Rotary File of May 17, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-05-17 05:00:00Z |
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Joan Kjaer |
Deb Galbraith, May Program Coordinator, introduced Maureen "Micki" McCue, MD & PhD, who is on the advisory board of the UI Center for Human Rights, and who spoke in person at the Kirkwood Room to the hybrid meeting on the topic "Now is the Time for Nuclear Disarmament: Perspectives from Rotary International and PSR." Dr. McCue is a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR). She stated it is important to raise awareness that Rotarians are instrumental in working across the world on nuclear disarmament. Dr. McCue's second PowerPoint slide included that "The Rotarian Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) [https://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/ragfp-partner-resources/] indorsed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in 2018." When the cold war ended, historians thought things would get better; however, now there are "weakened treaty regimes." Dr. McCue stated that the vast majorities of nuclear warheads are in the U.S. and Russia. Dr. McCue pointed out that while the bombs have gotten stronger, the language about nuclear weapons has been dumbed down to downplay their risk. On February 24, 2022, Russian invaded the Ukraine. Nuclear weapons, if used, would result in devastating climate change, millions of fatalities, and ultimately the end of the world. There is no safe number of nukes--prevention is the answer. The Rotary perspective is to eliminate nuclear weapons world-wide. What can we do? Action we can take includes telling the government not to use nuclear weapons, ensuring no single person has the power to launch nuclear weapons, and take the country off of hair trigger alert. An attendee asked--How do you prevent other countries from getting access to nuclear weapons? The answer was that it is a complex process to develop nuclear weapons. The real problem is that Russian and the U.S. are continuing to develop nuclear weapons. There is a civil society movement in India and Pakistan to shut down nuclear weapons. Dr. McCue made the point that building nuclear weapons is not making us safer and has done nothing to stop wars, including in Afghanistan and Europe. What can we do? The answer was that education is critical to understanding the problems, and again, there should be no hair trigger alert. Many organizations are committed to abolishing nuclear weapons, including the International Red Cross and International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
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Rotary File of May 10, 2022
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Mary Murphy
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2022-05-13 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, May Program Coordinator introduced Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Dr. Guttmann was born in Frankfurt Germany, attended Princeton and got his medical degree from Columbia. He has written over 184 articles and prefers to ride his bike as his mode of transportation. He talked about the similarities between Polio and Covid. Both involving a vaccine that some people did not believe in. "Doctors are much better at preventing than treating disease". During the Polio Epidemic there were signs at businesses that said, "Touch It, It is Yours". Wash you hands was in all bathrooms and other places. During Covid, we were not to touch things as the virus could spread and hands became raw from so much handwashing. Polio is a virus that derives from human waste and dirty water. Covid is respiratory and is very contagious. Kids under 5 were much more likely to attract Polio. In 1985 when Rotary took on the campaign to fight Polio there were 350,000 cases. Jonas Salk a non- live vaccine was developed vaccine in 1955. The Sabin a live vaccine developed a few years later and was less expensive. Dr. Gutmann read one of his stores about The Girl in the Rocking Chair, which was an Iron Lung.
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Rotary File of May 3, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-05-03 05:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, Program Coordinator for April introduce Pat Heiden talking about "A Life Well Lived in The Community". Pat is the former Executive Director of Oaknoll retiring after 37 years of service. She then became Johnson County Supervisor. She talked about her life with four brothers on a Dairy farm in Dennison Iowa. She talked about milking cows, doing chores, bailing hay, walking beans and detasseling corn. Her father died at home one morning at 45 years old of a massive heart attack. Her mother was left to raise five children and run a dairy farm along with a hired man. Lessons learned from working on the farm: Hard work, courage, discipline, conflict resolution. When she began at Oaknoll part time she had a BA in General Studies and thought she could conquer the world. She began work at Oaknoll and then Executive Director Felica Hope was retiring. She then assumed this roll. Felicia was her mentor. It took a while for Pat to develop her own style and be accepted for her style. The first year did not come without challenges. She became divorced with two little girls 2 and 5. She was a single mom with a very new important career. She learned that you could accept the help of others and that you are not a failure.
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Rotary File of April 26, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-04-26 05:00:00Z |
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On April 19, 2022, Mark Patton introduced Mark Rummel, the City of Iowa City’s Associate Director of Transportation, who spoke to Iowa City's AM Rotary Club about Iowa City transit’s new electric bus initiative, which is funded by a combination of state and federal grants in conjunction with a partnership with MidAmerican. Mr. Rummel posed the question “Why Electric Buses?” The reasons included, but were not limited to, “reduce Iowa City’s carbon emissions” and electric buses are quieter than Iowa City’s existing diesel buses. Mr. Rummel spoke of the challenges, including making sure the electric buses can fit in Iowa City’s existing bus facility and under the Iowa Avenue railroad bridge (yes, but very slowly). However, Iowa City bus routes have recently been redesigned, and many routes no longer require buses to go under this railroad bridge. Mr. Rummel said that electric buses will be charged at two charging stations (this number is expected to increase). Iowa City’s electric buses were built in California and have a new colorful design. The expected battery life is about twelve years. There are four buses now, and Iowa City expects up to twenty-five. Iowa City will have a bus bash for the public in two weeks [Friday, May 6] by Big Grove at the Riverfront Crossings Park.
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Rotary Story - April 19, 2022
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Mary Murphy
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2022-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Taylor Wertheim introduced Viktor Soloivov and Olga Dubney speakers talking about the Ukraine view of the War. Viktor has a B. A. National Academy Affairs, PhD in National Academy for Public Administration under the President of Ukraine. Viktor has more than 12 years of progressive experience in Civil service as well as three years as state coordinator of NATO Building Integrity program in security and defense sector. He spoke about the devastation and genocide continually happing in Ukraine.
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Rotary Meeting March 12, 2022
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Vernette K. Knapp
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2022-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator, for March introduced Cameron Schrog. Cameron's presentation today is on Bitcoin. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency which operates free of any central control or the oversight of banks or governments. Instead, it relies on peer-to peer software and cryptography. A public ledger records all bitcoin transactions and copies are held on servers around the world. Cameron talked about the evolution of money from early times of bartering to current Bitcoin. He talked about the six characteristics of money: Flexible, portable, divisible, difficult to counterfeit, limited supply and durable. NFT (Non-Fungible Token) came on the scene in 2016-2017. "Token" means that it can be transferred on a blockchain. Essentially, NFT's are assets that carry a unique digital identity and can be traded and can be traded on a public blockchain. Currency is backed bank notes. Internet money arrived on the scene in 2008-2009. The advantage of Bitcoin is you can use it 24-7.
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Rotary Zoom Meeting March 29, 2022
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2022-03-29 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator, for March introduced Tom Cook. Tom is the author of a children's book "Happy Feet" about a young man in Africa with Club Foot. Tom is Professor Emeritus in Public Health and Physical Therapy Rehabilitation at the University of Iowa. Tom Spoke on Dr. Ignacio Ponseti who was born in Menorca Spain. in 1914 and died in 2009. Tom also wrote the book "RAG for Club Foot" "The Life and Global Impact of Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. Tom talked about the impact of 1918 flu epidemic. Dr. Ponseti was 4 years at the time. During his adolescence from 1920-1930 he lived in Barcelona. In 1930 he attended the University of Barcelon where he was lucky to finish an exam two weeks before the Spanish Civil War. In 1938 the city of Barcelona was bombed. Dr. Ponseti had the opportunity to escape to Mexico City from July 14, 1939 arriving July 27, 1939.
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Rotary File of March 8, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-03-08 06:00:00Z |
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Karen Franklin introduced Timothy Massawe, Assistant District Governor form Tanzania. He is a charter member of his club and an attorney. He presentation today was on "Empowering the Vulnerable Through Education. Timothy talked about the poverty in his country and how this affects the learning opportunities for children. Timothy was born in a hut and was very poor. Rotary President Elect Jennifer Jones sponsored Neema and now she is a nurse. Sponsorship for one year is $1,000. There are currently 51 students in the program and the program has had 200 students. The students are chosen through a government agency. After college the students are encouraged to return to the community to volunteer to do go in the community. They are also encouraged to become Rotarians. If you are interested in more information or wish to sponsor a student, Timothy email is: massawe178@gmail.com.
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Rotary File of March 1, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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Timothy Massawe |
Mark Patton went to Kentucky with the Mennonite Disaster Service in January. The tornado killed over 90 people in the Dec10-2021. This is a story of dramatic climatic change. This tornado exceeded 200 miles thru Mayfield Kentucky. The tornado was an EF$ with 155-200 MPH winds. It destroyed very substantial structure as homes, churches, courthouse and many others. Dawson Springm KY population 2430, 13 killed. Mayfield population 10,073. 24 people killed at the Candle Factory. The phases that people will go through: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Mark showed many very sad pictures. All of us should feel very lucky that we have our homes, health and not this horrible devastation.
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Rotary File of February 22, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-02-22 06:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook spoke today on Solar Energy Pros and Cons. He wants to try new things and better for the environment. Casey started this project as an Economic Benefit with solar panels on: Quality Care, Casey's office building, Good Will, Human Serivces, and an Indian Tribe in Nevada. Why do this? To save money, take advantage of various tax credit, invest some of his future welfare, and diversified as not sure of the stock market. Case Study Mall Drive: Size 20 KWH $50,000 Tax savings $27,000, electric savings of $2,300 per year. The units typically have 5 years of production. It all depends on the sunlight. On home you may get 25 years. The benefits, environmental, federal and state incentives, saves energy and there are ecological rewards. These projects must be monitor weekly, cheapest is not the best. CA is less expensive. You must expect challenges and tenacity is required.
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Rotary Story of February 15, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-02-18 06:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook, Program Coordinator, for February introduced Carolyn Brown speaking on Literacy. She is the found of Foundation in Learning. She talked about teaching children how to read Carolyn said that children struggle with dsylexia, limited language skills, difficulty spelling, high frustration and low self-esteem, difficulty retaining and retrieving information, cannot generalize across words or content. If is important to focus on the capacity of learning. How do we measure it and how is it best learned? It is important to vary tasks, content, and provide lots of practice.
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Rotary File of February 8, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-02-08 06:00:00Z |
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Peggy Doerge introduced Dr. Chris Peters member of the Rotary Club of Iowa City. Chris is a member of "Braver Angels" joining in 2018. He talked about student political leaders at Graceland college one from each party and how they can be friends trying to understand their differences through Braver Angels. He showed a video showing all the political differences in the world today. "We are in a New Civil War about What Exactly" Abraham Lincoln quoted " I don't like him, therefore I must get to know him better". Braver Angels tries to help people understand accurate disagreements to have mutual understanding. Make I statement's rather we statements. There are currently 3,100 members across the country. There is a reuniting documentary on U Tube. Braver Angels is part of District 6000 Peace and Conflict Resolutions Team. Ron Heideman from The Rotary Club of Indianola is the team chair. To contact Chris: chris@docpeters.org. 319-400-3051
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Rotary File of February 1, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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Pam Ehly introduced Rick Hillis, Bird Club. Rick is very passionate about birds. He spoke on some of the birds in Iowa: Mouring Dove, Copper's Hawk, Red Headed Woodpecker, Red Bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Purple Finch, Red and White Breasted Nutatch, House Sparrow, Eurasian Sparow, American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco. He talked about many Bird books: Sibley Birds, National Geographic. He talked about many different kinds of feeders. He emphasized the need for a good pair of binoculars to see the birds at your feeders. Be sure to have a camera or phone to take pictures. He talked about the advantages of different types of bird seeds for different types of birds. He like hulled sunflower seeds the best. The water must be clean and kept heated. For more information go to these websites. Attracting Birds to Yard: Birds and Feeders Rick Hollis Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Cornell Lab allaboutbirds.org Iowa City Bird Club newsletter, meetings, field trips iowacitybirdclub.org Friends of Johnson County Conservation
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Rotary File of January 18, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Pam Ehly, Program Coordinator for January, introduced Tom Cook speaking on The Rotary Action Group (RAG) for Club Foot. Tom is at the University of Iowa in Occupational Health. Tom showed a video showing people that have club foot. Club Foot affects males more than females. India is the highest country for Club Foot at 150 cases per hour. Dr. Ponseti discovered a non-surgical method of gentle manipulation and plaster casting along with braces to worn at night so that a person can lead a normal productive life. The process usually takes 4-6 weeks and then several years of braces to correct the foot. PDG Herb Wilson was the founder of The RAG for Club Foot. There are Vocational Training Teams through Global Grants that have gone to the following countries to train doctors: Brazil-2016, Mexico-2017, Bolivia-18, Dominican Repbublic-2019, Argentina-2021. Dr. Jose Morcuende from the University of Iowa does the training for the doctors.
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Rotary File of January 11, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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Karen Franklin introduced Anne Spencer, Co-President of League of Women's Voter. Anne has been a teacher in the Iowa City School System. The League of Women's Voter begam in 1920 during Womens Suffrage. The League of Women's Voter's has been an important part of democracy. The state and national league has empowered voters by informing participation in government. The League has developed a workshop on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Goal of the workshop is to recognize racism in society and the role of privilege. Anne showed a video that gave examples of the role of privilege. There are three one-hour sessions in the workshop. 1. Privilege: Urban and Rural, 2. White Procedure 101, 3. Process and Planning.
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Rotary File of January 4, 2022
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Vernette Knapp
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2022-01-04 06:00:00Z |
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Anne Spencer |
Today was a sharing of stories of Pat Schnack who passed away December 26, 2021. She was loved by all. She was a teacher who inspired the lives of many children. She helped the club's "Reading Partners Program". This involved reading books with school age children. She was diagnosed with Lung Cancer about 10 years ago. She kept on going. She lived life to the fullest by touring many countries. She took her grandchildren on many international trips. She traveled to Pakistan and to Xiotopec. She was thrilled that she and Ron's four sons would be here for Christmas. Travel was involved from Japan and Austria. She had hoped in January to go to Mexico for a few months. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Visitation will be Thursday December 30, 4:00-7:00 pm at Lensing Funeral Home.
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Rotary File of December 28, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-12-28 06:00:00Z |
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Pam Ehly introduced Jenny Seylar and Lisa Steiledger from Mercy Hospital. Jenny is President Elect. She has been a Rotarian for four years. She is involved in West High 1440 Interact Club with Nancy Pacha and Margy Winkler. She is the Chaplin for Mercy Hospital. Lisa is the Communications and Foundation person for Mercy. Jenny talked about the impact of the pandemic. She gives spiritual care to families as they go thru sickness and death of loved ones. Elective surgeries were stopped during the height of the pandemic. The staff worked very hard at rationing the PPE so that they would not run out. There were times when the dying could not have loved ones. Jenny would be with the patient and communicate with the families. Babies were born that could bring some joy. It was and is very important to celebrate the "Successes". She thanked the community and the school children for all the cards, letters and food provided during these trying times. Jenny said that everyone is very Tired. It is important to continue to find the JOY in life to maintain a healthy life physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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Rotary File of December 21, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-12-21 06:00:00Z |
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Jenny Seylar and Lisa Steiledger |
Pam Ehly, Program Coordinator for December, introduced Marty Lenss, CID Airport Director. The CID airport is represented by a 5-member commission and has 4 core lines of business—Air Service (80%), Cargo, General/Corporate Aviation, and Property Development. There have been forty closures in the last year of carriers existing smaller markets, including Delta exiting Peoria, but CID has 5 airlines, which continue to invest in its market, and overall seats are up 11%. They just announced non-stop service to Sarasota and it is important we continue to use the airport. Phase 3 of the terminal modernization was completed with an outdoor patio, a Java House kiosk opened, and there is a mural highlighting the Iowa wave. Phase 4 is the last phase--the phases were designed so they could stop after each phase. Phase 4 has an eighteen-month design process then they will decide about more construction. They see more growth in air cargo, they are the 68th largest cargo carrier in the country (Des Moines is #91). General Corporate Aviation is working with Kirkwood on an aviation maintenance technician program to address many job openings, including internships. Iowa employers have a 7% disadvantage (compared to states with sales tax exemptions) because they pay sales tax on “parts, equipment, and materials installed on aircraft.” Iowa needs 1) the right work force and 2) a sales tax exemption for better economic development and so companies don’t move aviation maintenance work to states with a sales tax exemption. CID considers land use and works on sustainability initiatives. CID launched Wings2Water.org, a 501(c)(3) to improve water quality. In response to a question from John Ockenfels, Marty said CID’s $21 million operating budget revenues include ticket sales, parking fees, rental cars, etc. and that if you have never flown, you haven’t paid for CID. President Liz Nichols, Pam and the members thanked Marty. Brian Adamec asked about cargo security. Marty replied that TSA does baggage screening, and on international flights, you must be on the plane before your baggage goes on the plane.
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Rotary File as of December 14, 2021
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Taylor Wherheim, Program Coordinator, for December introduced today's speaker: Jeff Capps, Director for the Iowa's Children Museum. Jeff worked for Habitat for Humanity beginning in 2009 then joining the Children's Museum when Deb Dunkhase retired. The Children's Museum has been in its current location since 1999 serving over 2 million children with active learning experience. The museum has s strong foundation and leadership. "It's a happy talent to know How to Play", Ralph Waldo Emerson. Jeff asked? What is a childhood experience that you still hold dear? Answers ranged from laugher, joy, dolls, ice skating, bubbles, planting corn, and spending days at the lake. Iowa Children's Museum has five key education initiatives: Literacy Financials, Arts and Culture, Science Technology Education and Math: STEM, Life and social skills, and Healthy Kids School Readers. During the pandemic, the staff at the museum developed virtual learning, ICM to go, Play Parks for hands on learning at home. The Iowa Children's Museum is a very important part of the Corridor community.
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Rotary File of December 7, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-12-07 06:00:00Z |
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Taylor Wertheim, program coordinator for November introduced Casey Cook to perform "What Jazzes You Up?". The member show-cased today was Joan Nobiling. Joan is from upstate New York. She was and educator with an emphasis on Mental Health. Joan moved to Iowa City four years ago. Joan has a master's degree in mental health. Joan said after being ill, she learned that you must endorse yourself and enjoy yourself. She lives at Oaknoll and is very glad to be a Rotarian.
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Rotary File of November 30, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-11-30 06:00:00Z |
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Taylor Wertheim, November Program Coordinator introduced District Governor Khanolkar. Alka thanked the club for the opportunity to serve as Governor and give her Governor's address. Alka talked about leadership, public image, The Rotary Foundation, Satellite Clubs, increasing membership and human trafficking. She expanded on R. I. President Sekhar Meta message To Bring a Guest to Rotary to help increase membership. She talked about all the good that Rotary does Internationally with Global grants and the fight to end Polio in the two countries. She talked about President Elect Training is virtual in February. The All-Iowa District Conference will be held April 22, and 23 at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville. This is a joint conference with 5970. The first time the districts have held a joint conference was 75 years ago. The International Convention will be June 4-8 in Houston.
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Rotary File of November 9, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-11-09 06:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, Program Coordinator for October Dr. Jerald Schnoor, Department of Civil and Environment Engineer, University of Iowa. The temperatures continue to get hotter each year 2016 was the hottest year on record and 2020 came in second. Each decade continues to be hotter since 1970. The Paris agreement was not enough. AR6 a Code
Red new report from UNIPCC. There will be a conference In Glasgow November 1-12, 2021. There will be 197 countries, 120 head of states, There needs to 45% emissions by 2030, net zero by 2050. How Can We Do It? By listening really listening to each other. By changing hearts and opening minds, Cleaner healthier, fairer, more resilient, social justice and social equality. Who suffers the most: People of color, rural people, low income families. We must change to survive!
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Rotary File of October 26, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-10-26 05:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, Program Coordinator for October, introduced Mary Mascher and Karin Franklin member of our Club. Mary is in the 86th District of the House of Representatives. Karin and Mary will speak on Beyond Pallaitive ; The option of Medical Aid in Dying. She talked about the need to talk about the quality of the end of life. Pallaitive care lessens the pain and suffering, some people choose to stop eating and drinking. Medical Aid in Dying gives the person the choice how and when to end their life with self medication prescribed by a doctor. There are only a few states that Medical Aid in Dying is legal: Oregon, 1994, Washington, Montana, Vermont, California 2015 , Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Washington D. C. and New Mexico 2021. Mary Mascher said that this procedure requires medical action. She said people must be educated. This is a family affair and everyone needs to talk to their families. She said that the House of Representatives has been trying for at least 10 years to get this procedure through the legislature. Senator Bolkam has been working in the Senate for the same legislation. P. E. Jenny Seylar said that both Mercy and U of I has a program "Honor you Wishes".
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Rotary File of October 19, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-10-19 05:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, October program coordinator, introduced Chris Jones of U of I Hydrology. The topic: Update on Water Quality in Iowa City. Chris talked about Iowa Quality information Systems and the different glacier eras: The pre-Illionian, Illionian, and the Wisconsin glacier and how each glacier has effected the land and climate. There used to be many wetlands, tall prairie grasses, and many forests. Today some of the issues are: 70% corn and soy beans, 13,000 sq. miles used for ethical production, 25 M hogs, 4 M cattle, 80 laying chickens, 5 M turkeys, 4 M boiler chickens, 220,000 dairy cattle. What can be done to improve? Ban cropping for 2 years, Ban Fall tillage, Ban manure on snow and frozen ground, make framers adhere to ISU fertilizer guidelines, reformulate CAFO regulations.
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Rotary File of October 12, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-10-17 05:00:00Z |
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Join us at the Ashton House, 820 Park Rd, Iowa City, 5:30-8pm to celebrate the efforts to End Polio on Thursday, Oct 21.
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Polio Plus Event on Oct 21 2021
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2021-10-12 05:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, October Program Coordinator, introduced Dr. Hans House, Covid Update. Dr. House said that the Delta variant has peaked in the U. S. Iowa has not peaked. Boosters are definitely needed. Covid is endemic. We need to get to the point where it is just like the flu. There is a light at the end of the tunnel but may be an oncoming train. Masking works if everyone where's them. In order to protect at the highest level wear an N-95. One of the goals is to make a Covid vaccine part of the schools required vaccines. Europe is doing fairly good. It will be along time before Africa will be vaccinated. Long term effects can be heart and lung damage. Athletes who have contracted Covid have MRI's done to be sure there is not heart and lung damage. Dr. House slides will be made available.
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Rotary File of October 5, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-10-05 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Dunkhase introduced Cassie Elton owner of Antelope Lending Library and Book Mobile: speaker for today. The Book Mobile began in 2012. The mission of Open Heartland is provide full and equal access to information at no fee and no barriers. Common barriers are: transportation-no car, geography-living in county, language, documentation-no ID, money. Public libraries require identification-borrowers need ID to obtain a library card. The Book Mobile began in 2012 with a budge of $5,000. In 2021 a second Book Mobile was purchased for $75,000. There are five part time people and eight regular volunteers. They serviced one day care, 9 neighborhoods serving 66 households. In 2020 home delivery began to 992 residents with 5, 230 books. Partners: Johnson County Foundation. Iowa City Schools, North Liberty Library, Day Dreams Comics, Haunted Bookshop, Children Museum, Prairie Lights, Open Heartland, City of Iowa City, Coralville Public Library, South District, Porch Light. 2021: Where does the money go? 5 part time staff, vehicle, driver, supplies, fuel, office space, fundraising, marketing materials, books and signage. For more information: info.@antelopelending.org. Cassie Elton phone number : 319-343-6872
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Rotary File of September 28, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-09-28 05:00:00Z |
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Dave Cook, District Membership Chair and PDG Steve Dakin speakers for today. Dave noted these statistics: Current members target 2022 80/82, current 56% women vs 32%District. 13% under vs 10% under 50 . Compelling facts I. C. Am membership has been very resilient over the past 10 years. Significant growth 2014 + 9%, 2017 +7% and 2020 +7%. Lost 5% 4 members due to pandemic vs. district average 7.3%. Iowa City was at the start of the pandemic. How to Grow Rotary: 1. Do we accept the challenge. 2. How will the club grow to 80-82 members by June 2022. Follow up with current members that have not been engaged. Newer members need to be mentored and involved. Take a meeting a perform a health check. Dave and Steve talked about setting up a Satellite Club as am after hours or sunset club. You can also set up a caused base club. The club does not have to meet every week and can be 5:30 -6:30 pm as people are coming from work. A Satellite member need to be part of the clubs Board of Directors. Rotaractor's do not pay dues. If they become a Rotarian then they must at least pay R. I. and District dues. Boone and Nevada have very successful setting up a satellite club. Both Dave and Steve said that Iowa City has the potential to have several satellite clubs
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Rotary File of September 21, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-09-21 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Dunkhase, Program Coordinator for September introduced the speaker for today: Linda Eastman Founder Board member Casa Calibri. The Casa Colibri Literacy in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Local Teacher identifies a program for 40 villages. The facts: Children do not read at grade level, start Day 1, unable to catch up. The program they developed was outside reading with 4-6 students covering 3-4 books over a 4 month period. They encouraged the children to think outside of the box. This was a pilot program that was highly successful. The teachers incorporated multi-learning and made a party. This helped to improve reading one book at a time. One book they focused on was "Jack and the Beanstalk". This help them to learn about agriculture. They were able to have little planting plots where they planted radishes. They were given prizes of Interactive Solar Lamps. There was much success with "Readers to Leaders".
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Rotary File of September 14, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-09-14 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook, Program Coordinator, for August introduced the two past immediate past presidents. Amy Nicholson and Hazel Seaba. Casey asked what were some of the things they remember most during their Presidency. Amy said taking on projects and keeping eye on the ball. Hazel said finding new projects , finding a champion, and moving the project forward. What are the top three important parts of your Presidency. Amy: Perfected the Hybrid meetings . Speakers from around the world. It was a privilege to serve the Club. Hazel: Decision to shift club dues, Had to move on line with little warning. 100 percent Paul Harris. Thanks to many club members who donated points to members. Hazel also it was a privilege to serve the Club. Casey felt they were both DG candidates. He asked their opinions. Both said an emphatic NO. Both agreed there was a hugh time commitment. Hazel felt it was a couples District and that you needed to be a couple in order to run for DG. Deb Ockenfels said that Jill Olson from 5970 and Jackie Andrew both ran as District Governor on their own. It can certainly be done. Amy talked about the advantage of attending International Conventions. Amy said she attend her first International Convention when she was 18 years old. She talked about the opportunity to meet people from around the world and make friends for life. She talked about the Rotary Action Groups (RAG). She said there were may breakout sessions that were very beneficial to all. She also talked about the House of Friendship and how she helped in the Club Foot Booth.
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Rotary File of August 31, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-08-31 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook, Program Coordinator for August, introduced Shelley Maharry President and CEO of The Johnson County Community Foundation. What is a Community Foundation? A Community Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable nonprofit organization established to serve a specific geographic region. Community foundations build funds that support community needs, with a focus on creating endowment funds for the long-term benefit of local charitable projects and programs. Community foundations are trusted and valuable resources for individuals, families, businesses, nonprofit organizations and professional advisors working to build local philanthropy, and a vehicle for people of all means to make lasting difference in their community. Community Foundations Play Three Important Roles: 1. Work with donors. A community foundation grows assets through contributions form many donors. Donor-advised agency and scholarship funds allow donors to make contributions to the causes they care about most. Thee funds are invested by the community foundation and over time grow to produce greater philanthropic good.
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Rotary file of Augus24, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-08-24 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook introduced the speaker for today Nicki Ross, Executive Director, and Nora Gorde of Table to Table. "Wasted Food is a Wasted Opportunity". Table to Table partners with Scattergood School, grocery stores, Kum and Go, Hy-Vee Gas stations, Extreme Arena, Kinnick Stadium, and U of I cafeteria. Nicki spoke on Garden Recovery: Table to Table connects garden produce with Hunger relief agencies. Hundreds of pounds of homegrown produce collected this summer so far. There has been 13,300 lbs. of fresh produce recovered this season. A new program was produced this past year: "GLEANING'" Gleaning has 16 volunteers and was spear headed by Nora Gorde. Ten percent of food grown in the U. S. is left behind in the fields. Volunteers harvest the extra produce and donate it to relief areas. This program was three years in the making. Table to Table usually receives between $3,000-$10,000 annually from the Johnson County Community Foundation. Table to Table is currently located at 347 S. Capitol St. September 1, they will move to 1049 Hwy. 6 in the Pepperwood Plaza. How can you help? Volunteer or make a donation to Table to Table.
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Rotary File of August 17, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-08-17 05:00:00Z |
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Nancy Pacha introduced the RYLA and World Affairs Students. Nancy spoke on the importance of attending both these programs to gain valuable leadership skills and Woto learn about World Peace and Understanding. We were able to four west High Students to RYLA and Six students to World Affairs. The noon club also send six students to World Affairs. Three students made a presentation on RYLA. The activity "Take a Look Around was talked about. This activity brings out the good and the bad feelings that students have. LGDBQ was talked about. Questions: What to Know and What to say. At the end of the day there were rap sessions to discuss the events of the day. There were usually 12 individuals on a RYLA team. Coe College has wonderful food. RYLA is a "Life Changing Experience and you make many friends for "Life" World Affairs was held virtually. The theme was Justice and International Bias. Next years theme is Reenergizing Global Health. World Affairs will continue to be virtual.
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Rotary File of August 10, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-08-10 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook, Program Coordinator for August introduced Kate Markham, current Development Director and Aaron Weiner, Administrative Assistant from Riverside Theatre. Kate has a background in the arts and finance, joining Riverside in 2019 as Development. Aaron first worked with Riverside Theatre as a performer in 2004, is a graduate of UI Theatre Arts program and became of a member of the staff this year. Kate provided a brief history of Riverside Theatre, Iowa City's only resident professional theatre company. Riverside Theatre was founded by Ron Clark and Jodi Hovland, along with Bruce Wheaton in 1981. The permanent location beginning in 1990 was Gilbert Street(Gilpin Paints warehouse( space. In 1999 the outdoor stage in City Park was constructed and Riverside expanded its calendar to include summer performances in the park. The lease on Gilbert St. expired in 2020 during the pandemic and performances shut down, the theatre was unable to come to new terms with the landlord and made the decision to leave the space. During the pandemic, they produced several virtual performances., filming, and broadcasting with Zoom. The new space will be located in the Crescent Block redevelopment project in the space that housed the Union Bar and historically as the Montgomery Ward building. The new space will have flexible black box theatre with seating up to 150 seats, a large lobby with a view of the ped mall through floor to ceiling windows, and accessibility for both artists and patrons. There will be increased programing and a commitment to continue to produce both new works and those have stood the test of time. They will take possession of the new space in October and the first production will take in January, 2022.
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Rotary File of August 3, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-08-03 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator, introduce Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District. Nancy spoke on the Iowa City Downtown District being a nonprofit that will celebrate its 10 year anniversary in 2022. The vision is a hub of 300 business and 150 property managers. They have partnerships with Iowa Area Development Group and The Chamber along with the support of the Police Department. Events: The Pride Parade in October, Mission Creek, Iowa City Arts, and the Block Party held last weekend. The Block Party was very well attended and very successful. The Downtown District is in Covid-19 Recovery. Shop local ethic, continued Take out, 20% of businesses failed. 10% closed right away. Some upcoming stores downtown: More retail dry goods, Catering to faculty and students, baby store, micro events. The Union Bar is going to be a new brewery coming this fall. The US Bank lot will become a student house complex. There is a grant program to help bars improve bathrooms.
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Rotary File of July 27, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-07-27 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator, introduced Ashley Lindley, Human Rights Commissioner speaking on Implicit Bias. She believes in life long learning. She talk about the fact that we "All Have Biases". She spoke about UPR (Unconditional Positive Regard) Treat Other as You wish to be Treated. There are no stupid questions and having a safe place. She has been working with Human Rights for two years. This is a three year position. She hope to continue. Education is the key helping all of us with our personal biases. It is important to develop an understanding of people different than yourself. Read book and log into Ted Talks. She recommended that everyone take the Harvard Implicit Assessment. For further information contact Ashley at: ashley.hrc@gmail.com. The Iowa City Human Rights Commissioner meet the 4th Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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Rotary File of July 20, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-07-20 05:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin Program Director introduced, Lisa Barnes, Executive Director, Summer of the Arts. Lisa talked about the wonderful Jazz Festival held July 2-July 4, 2021. Soul & Blues Festival will be held July 30, 31, 2021. The Iowa Festival will be held August 13-15, 2021. Summer of the Arts Holiday Thieves Market December 4,5,2021. Friday Night Concert Series: May 21-September 10, 2021. Northside Concert Series June 9, 10, August 21, September 11, and September 19, 2021. Free Movie Series 2021"Friday nights May 29 thru Oct. 2. Music on the Move: June 9, Kevin Burt June 23, Dave Zollo July 14, Kevin Burt July 28, Dave Zollo Aug 4, Kevin Burt &August 25, Dave Zollo, Lisa shared two videos of all the action happening in Iowa City.
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Rotary File of July 13, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-07-13 05:00:00Z |
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President Liz called the meeting to order at Upper City Park Shelter 3 at 7:05 am. Rotarians in the News: Dave Parson was mention in the Oaknoll Magazine. His band will be playing at Oaknoll. Rotary Moments were shared by Jim Peterson and Nenu Piragine on Global Grants and VTT. Currently a VTT is being work on for Argentina. We have successfully had VTT's in Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, Bolvia. We have contributed to the water projects in Tanzania. There will be site testing for Hybrid meetings beginning at 4:00 pm Thursday July 8, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church. The first meeting will be July 13th at Zion, July20th at St. Andrews, and July 27th at St. Marks. Valerie distributed her menu listing. Members can order from Val on line, pay through Venemo or bring a check. She will give members a 20% discount. Orders must be made 2 days in Advance. The District Grant Committee has met and sent dollar recommendations to R. I. We should have approval within the next two weeks.
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Rotary File of July 6, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-07-06 05:00:00Z |
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President Amy talked about her goals over the last year: 18 members filled committee slots, 31 members service projects, sponsored new members, District Training and District Conference. It was a year of Zoom and six pop-up socials. We completed two grants Human Trafficking Bill Boards and Buddy Benches. Chartered a Rotaract Club and continued with the Interact Clubs. She talked about Where did the money come from? What did our Dues fund, Where did we distribute money for and the Generous Giving. 80% of the members paid full dues during the Pandemic. The projects she wants to continue are Can Do, working on the By-Laws, finishing a new member brochure about the Rotary and our Club. Research potential new meeting sites and testing Hybrid before going live on July 13th. President Amy presented plaques to the outgoing Directors: Amanda McFadden, Tom Langenfeld, and Mike O'Leary. Tom and Mike were not in attendance. Plaques will be delivered. President Amy passed the Gavel to President Elect Liz Nichols.
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Rotary File of June 29, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-06-29 05:00:00Z |
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There was no speaker for today. President Amy open up four break out rooms and we all had a chance to share ideas.
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Rotary File of June 22, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-06-22 05:00:00Z |
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Alta Medea-Peters introduced speakers ; Julia Poska and Giselle Bruskweitz. Presentation Field to Family. Field to Family is a community based non profit 401c3. The mission is to provide Food System education, enhance enviornmental economic community health through local foods, and expand access to local farms. There is community support from Johnson County Board of Supervisors, City of Iowa City, wholesale customers, and farmer partners. What is local food within 30-100 miles. Partners : schools, early care, universities, retirement homes, and restaurants. On Line market 2020-2021. Farm to School Program history ICCSD formed 2010. What's in the Future? Scale up local farms, partner with school districts, works towards a more just, equitable and inclusive food system. DVIP has connected free food in June . What can we do? Donate and volunteer.
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Rotary File of June 15, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-06-15 05:00:00Z |
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Alta Medea-Peters, June program coordinator, introduced Will Kapp todays speaker. His topic Iowa Compassion and World Garden. He works on food importance to all. He graduated from City High in 2006. Global Food Project works with local communities. Global Food Project seeks to provide safe environment where families can share life experiences, build trust between cultures and embrace diversity. Food Securities: Founded 501C3 in 2016 Aymen Sharif, 2017 Garden extension. A one acre at Johnson County Poor Farm has been developed with 38 garden plots, 287 families, 7 counties, 1 part time program manager that is himself (Will Kapp) "Who We Are" Provide 400 sq. foot plots with seed and plants. Spring garden preparation with weekly irrigation, access to tools, straw, mulch, and compost. "Where are We Going" Increase garden space, develop more educational resources on sustainable grocery, Provide larger plots for individuals research local markets. Create more leadership roles and positions for gardeners. "How To Help"? At Global Food Project. Build resilient food movement for all the community. $10-$50 resources for garden, $50-$100 larger tools and equipment $100 plus future program. For more information email: will@iccompassion.org.
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Rotary File of June 8, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-06-08 05:00:00Z |
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Alta Medea-Peters, June Program Coordinator introduced Leah Parillo today's speaker. Leah is with DVIP. Her presentation today was on Human Trafficking. DVIP provides advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking as well as providing safe sheltering for survivors of sexual assault. Our primary focus is domestic violence but all these crimes involve interpersonal violence where one person uses power and control over another person. Human Trafficking defined: Recruiting, harboring, transporting, or obtaining individuals through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of labor or commercial sexual activity. Labor Trafficking: Forced labor that results in involuntary servitude, debt bondage or slavery. Sex Trafficking: Commercial Sexual Activity, Any Sex act or sexually explicit act (videos, dance clubs or show) for which anything of value is promised given or received. Knowingly purchasing or attempting to purchase service involving commercial sexual activity. Leah went on to talk about how the relationship are formed with victims. Traffickers may also target vulnerable populations. She went on to explain the differences between sex trafficking and labor trafficking. At DVIP: The goal is to help survivors accomplish what they want to do. A typical stay at the shelter is 45 days. Use Language Line for translation services. Connect survivors with Chains Interrupted, the local human trafficking-specific program. To provide safety planning and support for the goals of each survivors.
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Rotary File of June 1, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Jenny Seylar, Program Coordinator for May introduced the three Interact members that will be the program for today: Fareeha Ahmad-President, Anna Verry-President Elect, and Helen Zhang. The Title of the Program "This Year 1440 Interact Club Overcoming Challenges" They worked out on line meeting based on when the group could meet morning or afternoons. Helen Zhang talked about Recording and Reading Books for Open Heartland and they made handmade tie blankets for Shelter House. Anna talked about making Thank you card for Mercy Hospital Healthcare workers and patients. They also provided goody bags. The first in person event was Campus Cleanup on Earth Day. Fareeha talked about making cookies for Open Heartland, making bookmarks for school library. Made posters for school hall and classroom. Made cards for elderly and teachers and nurses. Raised $114 for House into Homes. Inside Out Re-entry: Resource Center, Table to Table, Nancy Pacha sharing about Rotary, Jenny Seylar sharing about Mercy Hospital, Rotary Youth Exchange and Iowa Children's Museum. A video was shown to help uplift people for the New Year and the upcoming end of Covid. The video consisted of Oboe playing, dancing by several young people. The last event of the year will be Walk for Water. A walk from West High to the River beginning at 4:30 pm on Friday May 8, 2021. Fareeha will be graduating and attending the University of Iowa and also joining Rotaract.
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Rotary File of May 25, 2021
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President Amy introduced Dawn Oliver Wiand our speaker today. Dawn is President of The Iowa Women's Foundation. She joined the foundation in 2013. There are many barriers to economic sustainability for Iowa women and girls. 70% of females lack affordable health care. Employers could help is they would provide health care. The Iowa Women's Foundation works for Child Care Availability, Affordability and sustainability. They help provide for 35 communities across the state for child care. Some areas" Building community child care solutions collective. Economic issues: Businesses coming together to provide child care. Elected officials are willing to get child care legislation on the books that would support working families. Economic recovery and child care: Goals: Expand the network, increase awareness, increase public and private partnerships. We must: Get the facts, educate, assess, develop, and invest in child care for employers. Call for action: Share the information from today with three people. Support the local child care coalition with time and expertise. Encourage companies to offer child care. For more information: Dawn's email: dawn@iawf.org. Phone # 319-774-3814.
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Rotary File of May 18, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-05-18 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook interviewed newest member Anne Langguth in this months "What Jazzes You Up"? Anne went into medicine to help people and build relationships. She attended Harvard and The University of Iowa for medical school. She is an pediatric ophthalmologist. She was Miss Iowa in 2009. She is married and has a 19 month old and her husband has 2 children one in college and one is high school. She had the opportunity to got to China with the World Food Prize. She is very plays the violin and sees Doris Preucil as one of her many mentors. She wants to make a difference and is excited to be a member of The Rotary Club of Iowa City AM.
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Rotary file of May 4, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-05-05 05:00:00Z |
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Jean Knepper, Program Chair introduced Barbara Vinograde, Executive Director Free Medical Clinic. The clinic is celebrating a 50 year anniversary. There are 33 free medical clinics in Iowa. The Clinic currently is located at 2440 Towncrest Drive, Iowa City. The mission of the clinic is is to provide quality comprehensive healthy service for the uninsured and under insured in Johnson County and surrounding area. The 2021 Budget is $642,868.. They work with United Way, Community Foundation, Communities, North Liberty,, Coralville and Iowa City. They work through service clubs, churches, grants and fund raising events. The clinic was able to remain open during Covid. The clinic was able to add Tele-medicine The clinic largest fund raiser is Friday After Work. The hope is this event may be able to be held during the fall.
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Rotary File of April 20, 2021
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Mark Patton, April Program Coordinator introduced Dr. Hauns House. Dr. House gave us a Covid-19 update. Dr. House said that we were in the 4th wave with the Variant B117 the UK variant. Michigan is the worst state with his thought that Florida will be next. Both the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines are effective for the variant B117 and less effect for the South African B1351. The Astrazenca moderately effective n the B117 and ineffective on the B1351. There are risk of blood clots with this vaccine. The object is to get the Herd Immunity. Everyone 16 and older is available for the vaccine at this time. Dr. House stated that there is reluctance from some people mainly Republicans. Some schools may require the vaccine to return to school this fall. He said that he expects a full stadium for Hawkeye Football this fall. There will most likely be a Covid season in the late fall and winter. He said domestic travel is fine but cautioned on International Travel until mid to late fall 2022. His hope is that by mid 2022 all kids will be vaccinated. He says there will need to be a booster, however, time line has not been determined.. There were many great questions for Dr. House.
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Rotary Rile of April 13, 2021
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2021-04-13 05:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, April Program Coordinator, introduced Dr Liz Loeb. Liz presentation was on NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness. The NAMI virtual walk will be May 22, 2021. Liz has participated in the walk the last four years. This year NAMI is hoping to raise $130,000 in donations from the walk. Liz spoke about stress disorders and drug abuse. 70% of the criminal justice system suffers from mental health issues. 45% of jail patients are treated for mental health issues. She said that on PBS it was said that 1000 people are shot by police annually in the U. S. There needs to be more intervention training.
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Rotary File of April 6, 2021
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2021-04-06 05:00:00Z |
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Pam Ehly, program coordinator for March, introduced speaker Sarah Fairchild, ICCSD Music Director-Virtual Instruction. Sarah holds a Master and PhD.. She enjoys seeing the pride an joy that music, arts, theater and dance bring to the students. Through these studies, students have learned creative problem solving, cultural and flexible thinking. Sarah talked about before the pandemic. There would 25-30 students participating in performances for the entire day. March 2020 came the reality of Zoom, Face Time interaction. Performances were done on line. The students were able to watch performances from around the world. She showed a short Video of Kids Sing 2021. All in All the students have learned a lot from Virtual music instruction.
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Rotary File of March 30, 2021
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2021-03-30 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook: "What Jazzes You Up?" with Mary Murphy. Mary is an attorney, instructor, and mother. Casey asked how she could balance all these professions? She said her husband Gregg does a lot of the house keeping and share a lot of home duties. They use to be neighbors with the Cook's. She is currently teaching Business Law to Seniors at the Tippe School of Business. She received her undergrad at Marquette in Milwaukee and her law degree at the U of I School of Law. She grew up near Chicago.
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Rotary File of March 15, 2021
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Pam Ehly, March Program Coordinator introduced Principe of City High, John Bacon. His topic was Renovated City High. John has been the principle at City High for 11 years. He thanked the club and the members for all the work that we do. He talked about the Historical Time from Wednesday March 11, 2020 through this time today. The year brought many challenges. Total lock downs, hybrid, to back to in person learning. He showed the dashboard of the activity and tracking of the virus. The main goal of the year was to keep staff and students safe and well. Some things that were created was the Friday Show webinar. The purpose of this webinar was to bring positives messages. The Theater Program is work on a play. Robots team and mock trials for teaching law. The orchestra is practicing with social distancing and also on Zoom. John showed a video of the newly remodeled City High.
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Regular File of March 9, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-03-09 06:00:00Z |
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John Bacon |
Pam Ehly, March Program Coordinator introduced Superintendent of ICCSD Matt Degner. The program today is K-12 Education and Covid-19. Matt spent two years as Principle at S. E. Junior High. He has learned that "Kind is better than Right". 85% of the staff has been vaccinated in the school system. Beginning February 15, the state mandated that schools had to be in person 70% are in person and 30% still on line. His passion is technology. A website was developed for Covid-19. Dash board is showing 72 students and 9 staff with the virus.
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Regular File of March 2, 2021
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Vernete Knapp
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2021-03-02 06:00:00Z |
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Matt Degner |
Jean Knepper, February Program Coordinator, introduced Jeremy Endsley and his team from Community Transportation Committee(CTC) CTC is a 501c(3) tax deductible charity founded in 2015. The mission is to expand affordable transportation options for low-income workers in Johnson County. Why Transportation: Access to employment access to affordable housing, access to healthy food and medical and mental health service. What do they do: Advocacy and Direct Service. Advocacy: Determine and address gaps in transit services for low income workers, educate city council member on the issues. Encourage better coordination among Iowa City and Coralville systems. Participate in MPO passenger transportation plan.
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Regular File of February 23, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-02-23 06:00:00Z |
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Jean Knepper, February Program Coordinator, introduced speaker Lidja Stojanovic National Resource Director of Bur Oak Land Trust. The priority of Bur Oak Land Trust is to protect and conserve national areas locally since 1978. The Trust protects 176,000 acres. Preservation of diversity and quality habitat, enhance habitat, community education and recreation outreach. Who are they: Funded in 1978, currently protecting 800 acres in three Iowa Counties. They are a 501C3 funded via community support/Fed/State. Bur Oak protects wetlands properties in the Solon area. The properties have been donated, supported by grants and donors. Big Grove Preserves: provides shady outdoor world with community year round activities. Presents online and in person workshops, volunteer projects and youth groups.
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Regular File of February 16, 2021
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2021-02-16 06:00:00Z |
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President Amy introduced the speaker Heather Croskey from Ronald McDonald House Charities. Unity Point, St Lukes and U. of I Stead Children Hospital. Heather shared a video of how important the services are for parents of sick children. They provide housing for a long as needed, a hot meal every night, play equipment for other children of the family. They provide parking and transportation if necessary. Ronald McDonald House ground breaking was 35 years ago. May 5, 1984. September 7, 1985 was the ground breaking for the 18,000 sq. feet and 18 rooms. 2001 was the expansion of 9,000 sq. feet and added 12 rooms for a total of 31 rooms.
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Regular File of February 2, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-02-02 06:00:00Z |
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Heather Croskey |
Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator for January introduced Tom Barta, ICAD Director of Strategic Growth+The Greater Iowa City Workforce apprenticeships and other programs. Graduate of U of I . He worked in Texas and California prior to moving to Iowa. . The Goal of the Iowa City Workforce is the enhance the quality of our community by serving the business development He talked about Future Ready Iowa. Apprenticeships in health care, trade, manufacturing. There a programs through Kirkwood Community College. He spoke about ICR (Iowa City-Cedar Rapids) Talent: a coalition, Hub, Wingman-mentor.
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Regular File of January 26, 2021
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2021-01-26 06:00:00Z |
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The speaker had to cancel. Our great President Amy broke us into rooms and posed five questions for us . 1. Which person would you like to have conversation with? Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt, Joe and Jill Biden, Abraham Lincoln, Steven Hopkin, Gore Vidal, and HarryTruman. 2. If you could max out your credit card which store would it be? Costco, Art Dealers, Amazon Smile, Travel Agency, Airline Tickets, Experience with people and animals. 3. With your current cooking skills what would you serve a King. John Ockenfels-Hot Dogs, Chris and Vernette Steak O'Poive, Jack, Hoppin John and Myrene, Lasagne. 4. What skill is more important creativity or logic. The group felt both is good but you must have logic to survive. 5. If you could go any where in the state of Iowa where would you go? Places along the Mississippi, Mcgregor, places where there are restaurants along the water. A great time had by all.
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Regular File of Jan 19, 2021
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Vernette Knapp
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2021-01-19 06:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, December Program Coordinator, introduced Casey Cook for "What Jazzes you Up" with Pat Schnack and new member Peggy Grimmer. Members of the club wore bath robes in honor of all the service that Pat has done through the years. Pat shared her love of teaching for over 25 years at West High, City High, and South East Junior High which ended up to be her favorite place to teach. She enjoyed the junior high students. She felt that she was able to influence critical thinking with young students. She talked about the influence of reading books on world war II and having an individual that had been in the war talk with the students. The interesting thing was that the Japenese always told their soldiers to "Bring Honor to your Family". Americans said " Come Home Safe" Pat will be leaving for Florida this weekend and hopes to attend the Zoom club meeting from Sunny Warm Florida. Peggy Grimmer to be continued in Story Content
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Regular File of December 29, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-12-29 06:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, December Program Coordinator, and Valerie Martin introduced Hannah Holman, famous Cellist . Her program is: "Have Fun for the Holidays" Her last performance was March 3, 2020 Bach Cello Suites Festival Carnegie Hall, New York City. She joined the New York City Ballet Orchestra at the beginning of 2012-2013season. She is principal cellist of the Quad City Orchestra. She has played all over the world. She began her career in England. Her grandmother taught her the Cello at the young age of five.
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File of December 22, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-12-22 06:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, December Program Coordinator, introduced Mayor Bruce Teague our speaker for today. Mayor Teague topic was Iowa City 2020. He joined the City Council in 2018 and was elected Mayor January 2020. He is a West High Graduate and earned his Bachelors Degree in Basic Psychology. He has an associate degree in Nursing. He has a business Caring Hands. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Iowa City. He missed the singing of Smile and Happy Bucks today.
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Regular File of December 8, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-12-08 06:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, December Program Coordinator introduced Chuck Swanson, Executive Director of Hancher Performing Arts. Chuck reflected on events in History that has shaped us all: President Kennedy Assassination in Nov, 1963, 911, Sept. 11, 2001, Flood of 2008, and now Covid-19. Chuck went on to talk about Alvin Alley. Hancher has created a webinar with the College of Public Health. There were 400 participants in 43 states. As Covid-19 hit, the Aug.-Dec. was cancelled. Jan.-March cancelled. The rest we will see.
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File of December 1, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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Chuck Swanson |
Mark Patton, Program Coordinator for November, introduced Dr. Hans House, Dr. Hans House, of Emergency Medicine. Updates on the Covid Pandemic. Dr House went into great detail about the severity of the pandemic. He said the third wave will be more severe than the last two waves. He talked about Great Barrington Declaration.An infectious disease epidemiologists and public health scientists we have grave concerns about the damaging physical and mental health impacts of the prevailing COVID-19policies and recommend an approach we call Focus Protection. Both Sweden and Norway have controlled the pandemic very well. Some treatments are: Oxygen vs High Flow Nasal cannela. Dexamethasone, Rendesiver, Convalesant sivar , Bamlanivimab. .
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Rotary File of November10, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-11-10 06:00:00Z |
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Mark Patton, Program Coordinator for November introduced the speaker: Charles Connerly of the UI School of Planning and Public Affairs"Why is Iowa So White. Charles explained about the impact of meat packing plants throughout Iowa. T.M. Sinclair was founded in 1872 in Cedar Rapids, John Morrel in 1883 in Ottumwa, Rath Packing in 1899 in Waterloo, Turn of the century J. E. Decker, Mason City, Tobin Packing Co., Ft. Dodge, Iowa Packing Company, Des Moines, Dubuque Packing Company, Dubuque, Cudahy, Armour, Swift, Sioux City. Kingan, Hygrade, Storm Lake, Rath Columbus Junction.
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File of November 3, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-11-03 06:00:00Z |
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Charles Connerly |
Jack Tank, October program coordinator introduced the speaker James Tutson of Neighborhoods. James is a former Interacter and employee of Young Life. He and is wife developed Neighborhoods. The goal is to unite the youth of the community with the other individuals in the community. The goal is the to develop relationship while creating diversity in all activities.
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File of October 27, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-10-27 05:00:00Z |
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Pam Ehly, Polio Survivor introduced the speaker for the All Club of Iowa City Polio Plus Fundraiser Event, PDG and Polio Plus Polio Chair Susan Herrick. Susan talked about when Rotary took on the challenge in 1985 to eradicate Polio there were 350,00 cases, 2017 there were 22, 2018 33, 2020 there are 132 case with two countries left to eradicate Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rotary is working the World Health Organization, CDC, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Gates Foundation matches donations two to one. Susan has gone an National Immunization Day to Niger. She spoke about how meaningful it is to see the children and give them the Polio drops and know that they will not ever get the horrible disease of Polio.
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2020-10-23 05:00:00Z |
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Polio Plus |
Casey Cook introduced the speaker Sujit Singh, Executive Director Combined Efforts. Combined Efforts began as a High School Adventure beginning in 2002. City Hi0gh School, our performers, our fundraiser, created an adaptation of Charles Dickens. In 2009 the events were open to the community working with people with disabilities.
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Rotary File of October 20, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-10-20 05:00:00Z |
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Sujit Singh |
Jack Tank introduced the speaker Cassie Elton, owner of Antelope Lending Library. Cassie said tat Antelope Lending Library is a non-profit book mobile library. The goal of the library is to provide library service to the communities in Johnson County. They offered a Summer Book School Program to five mobile home parks. She has her husband as a volunteer and five part time employees.
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Rotary File of October 13, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-10-13 05:00:00Z |
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Our Own Casey Cook does "What Jazzes You Up" with new member Taylor Wertheim and Allie Stutting. Taylor is a former Rotary Youth Exchange Student 2013-2014 and Rotex Member 2014-2018, helping the Youth Exchange Committee train Inbound and Outbound students at training events. She is currently employed by AmeriCorp working with low income high income students to enroll in college. Allie is a former RYLA student and counselor. She is very involved with Dance Marathon. She is employed by The University of Iowa with the Foundation.
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Rotary Zoom File September 29, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-09-29 05:00:00Z |
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Kate Sojka program chair for September introduced speaker Laura Elfers, Educational Engagement Director for Silos and Smokestacks Heritage Area. "Where the American Agriculture Comes to Life" Part of a Military Landscape recognized by Congress for its unique contribution to the American Experience. Why Agriculture? Ranked as the greatest achievement of the 20th Century. "Food is the Moral Right of All who Born into the World" Dr. Norman Borlaug for Cresco Iowa, boyhood home. The top soil in Iowa use to be a 14-16& grade now has dropped down to 6-8%.
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Rotary File of September 22, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-09-23 05:00:00Z |
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Kate Sojka introduced the speaker Rick Hollis speaking on Iowa City Bird Club. Website https://www.iowacitybirdclub.org Rick spoke about the types of birds that he has come to his feeders in the winter months. It is $20 to become a member of the Iowa City Bird Club. During normal circumstances, there are meetings and each member receives a newsletter.
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Regular Zoom File of September 8, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-09-08 05:00:00Z |
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Rick Hollis |
Kate Sojko, Program Coordinator for September introduced speakers Guy Courtney and Anita Laurence. Their presentation was on Coral Reef Restoration Guy spoke about he Under Water World. People enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling. He showed a short film by Dr. Joanie Klepas showing that 71% of the earths surface is created by the ocean. 75% of the air we breathe is produced in the ocean. "NO Matter Where You Live, The Ocean Impacts You" The Great Barrier Reef spans 1600 miles from Green Bay Wisconsin to Miami, Florida.
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Regular Zoom File September 1, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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District Governor Steve Dakin delivered his address to the club by Zoom. First Lady Lesley Dakin was in attendance. D. G. Dakin talked about Rotary's International President Holger Knaack from Germany R. I. President Knaack has brought Rotaract as Rotarian's He and is his wife Susan have hosted 40 Youth Exchange Students. His signature glasses, he does not need. Steve and Lesley met Holger in Kansas City Zone Institute in 2019. He immediately commented on Steve's Purple Beard for Polio. When they went to International Assembly in San Diego in January, 2020. R. I. President Holger immediately acknowledged Steve.
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Rotary File of August 18, 2020 DG Dakin
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-08-23 05:00:00Z |
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No Meeting due to storm on August 10, 2020 Derecho.
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Rotary File of August 11, 2020 Derecho
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-08-11 05:00:00Z |
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Jenny Seylar, July Program Coordinator, introduced speaker Lucy Baker. Her presentation was on Barker Houses into Homes. Barker Houses into Homes is a 501C3 that provides beds, bedding, and furniture to families in Johnson County.
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Rotary File of July 28, 2020 Zoom
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-07-28 05:00:00Z |
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Jenny Seylar, Program Coordinator, for July introduced Speaker Tonya Goldburn and Jason Blue. The presentation today is: Hospice 101 and Covid19. Tonya and Jason are social workers at the Avalon Hospice House in Iowa City, Iowa. WHY CHOOSE AVALON HOSPICE? Every Moment matters Small Company, large layout Care with Integrity Compassionate, responds timely Referral handled within three hours time frame. Keep Top Ten Commitments
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Rotary File of July 14, 2020 zoom
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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Avalon Hospice |
Casey Cook program today was "What Jazzes You Up". The members today interviewed were Allison Bettine and Jennifer De La Cruz
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Rotary Story of July 7, 2020 Zoom
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-07-07 05:00:00Z |
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Shelter House |
Mark Patton, June Program Coordinator introduced speakers, Deb Dunkhase, Theresa Burns, and Elizabeth Bernel speaking on Open Heartland. Deb began the program giving a background on the program. She state that Gratitude Changes Everything. She said that we are lucky to live in a community with high quality of Education and Medical Facilities, fiends willing to help. Rotary opens the eyes both Internationally and locally. We celebrate a diverse community. Allison Bettine is very active with Open Heartland. Deb continued with "It Takes A Village". The future depends on how we raise the children.
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Rotary File of June 16, 2020, Zoom
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, Program Coordinator for May introduced the speakers for today Nancy MacFarlane, Artistic Director, Ethel Baker. Nancy is from Philadelphia and found Crescendo Children's Choir. Ethel's husband was the Principle at several schools, Coon Rapids, Boon and moved to Iowa City to become the 1st principle of West High. Nancy met Ethel through social groups. They began talking and decided that An opera should be developed based on the book that Ethel wrote. "For the Love of Pete" This book is about orphan trains that existed between 1830-1926 began in New York and came to Hartfield, Iowa, The trains were in every state that was in the union as well as Canada and Mexico. Ethel found out about the orphan trains though the Iowa Historical Society. She was fascinated with the story of all the children and decided to write the book. The Opera is slated to open in June 2021.  Nancy Macfarlane, Crescendo Children's Choir
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Rotary File of May 26, 2020 Zoom
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-05-26 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, May Program Chair, introduced Dr Nicolosi, speaker for today. He is a graduate of the U of I Dental School. He is an artist, film maker, coming to us from Chicago. He worked with celebrities for the 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird. Iowa Dental Alum Takes a Bite Out of Hollywood. During Covid 19, Dr. Nicolosi developed "Celebrity Talk Line". He has a documentary focusing on Getting Through Hardships, and focusing on Goals. He is working on filming Batman and Robin, interviewing Ed Asner, He is also an artist. For more information go to www.artistnicolosi.com.
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Rotary File of May 19, 2020 Zoom
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2020-05-19 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, May Program Coordinator, introduced speaker Dr. Maureen(Micki) McCue, Physicians for Social Responsibility. Her topic: Climate Change is Sickening. This year is the 50th year of Earth Day, every day should be Earth Day. Climate change also brings health concerns. Earth has been warming .02 36 degrees warmer. Last year was the 2nd hottest year on record with 2016 being the 1st... The components: Global Warming, Global Change , Climate Chaos or Climate Weary, Climate Stress, and Climate Hazard.Dr. McCue talked about degrees of death in a 10 year span in several countries. We have seen higher temperatures, drought, violent storms. There is an impact on children, P.T.S.D. in adults and domestic abuse. She compared Climate change to Covid-19: Elderly response to temperatures rising, impoverished people, poor health conditions. Casey Cook mentioned a really great Book on Climate Change entitled "Draw Down".  Dr. Maureen McCue
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Rotary File of May 12, 2020 Zoom
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2020-05-12 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Galbraith, Program Coordinator for May introduced the speaker Dr. Dianne Atkins. Dr. Atkins topic was CPR/AED Training and Awareness-Program, Rotary-Kerber Heartsafe Community Campaign, a project of the Rotary Club of Iowa City. Dr. Atkins explained the difference between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack. Her presentation today will concentrate on Cardiac Arrest. For More information: Website: iowaheartsafe.org
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Rotary File of May 5, 2020 Zoom
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2020-05-09 05:00:00Z |
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CPR/Defibrillator training,Dr. Dianne Atkin |
Past President Deb Dunkhase presented the program today on Iowa Most (Miles of Smiles Team 2020, Team Leader and Chair. Deb showed a power point of many of the patients before surgery for Cleft lip and palet and after surgery. The Iowa Most Team celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the mission in Huehuetegango, Guatemala. The major crops are Coffee and Chocolate. In 2005 the Iowa Most Team was formed by Bill Olin, Dr. John Canady PDG Gary and Nancy Pacha, and Dr. Pete Wallace. Cataract surgery was added last year to the mission. This year 102 people had cataract surgery. In addition to the surgeries, water, health, and education have been added. Each student was given a book of their very own. Deb thanked many individuals that had participated over the 15 years. Nancy Pacha, talked about how it is all about relationships, and the team. This year the mission was Jan. 17-Feb. 2. There were 41 volunteers. PDG Gary Pacha thanked Deb Dunkhase for her leadership as the Chair and team leader of Iowa Most.
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Rotary File of April 21, 2020 Zoom
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2020-04-21 05:00:00Z |
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The 1st Rotary Club of Iowa City AM, Rotary Rodeo held at the back parking lot of Lensing Funeral Home,  Kirkwood Room at 7:30 am. The Rotary Rodeo was share by member in their moon roof, in cars, and standing far apart. Deb Galbraith came in Rodeo Hat and The Flag of the United States. Valerie Martin also came dress in Rotary Hat. Guest: Mark Ruggeburg, President of the Rotary Club of Iowa City Downtown was our "Video Miester". Our Song Meister, Chris Knapp led us in 3 songs. God Bless America, April Birthdays, there was one Carolyn Wanat and everyone's Smile. Thanks to all that attended today Rotary Rodeo. Next Rotary Rodeo for The Rotary Club of Iowa City Am is Tuesday April 14, 2020 at 7:30 am, same parking lot at Lensing Funeral Home.
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Rotary File of March 31, 2020 Zoom
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2020-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Casey Cook, March Program Coordinator introduced our speakers: Pilots Peter Teahen and PDG John Ockenfles. They talked about Around the World: Flight to End Polio. Peter and John talked about fuel consumption, cost of fuel and explained a lot of the equipment that will be taken on the journey.Peter has experience in the mental health field. The trip has been a year and half in the planning. The flight was to begin March 24th and end May 9. Due to the Coronovirus, the flight has been postponed until July 7 returning August 25th . The club collected donations for the flight. Deb and John will match dollar for dollar the donations made by the club's members. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match two to one.
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Rotary File of March 10, 2020
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2020-03-10 05:00:00Z |
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Flight to End Polio |
Seth Talbot, February Program Coordinator introduced The Honorable Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City. Bruce is graduate of West High. He opened his business Caring Hands and More in 2004. In 2018 he joined the Iowa City Council . He worked at Oaknoll and Iowa City Hospice, where he learned the importance of elderly care. He explained that everything is a journey in life. The Honorable Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, and Rotarian Seth Talbot
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File of February 18, 2020
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Vernettte Knapp
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2020-02-18 06:00:00Z |
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Bruce Teague |
Seth Talbot, February Program Coordinator introduced speaker Judy Joyce director of TAKO (Take a Kid Outdoors). Judy gave an update on the TAKO program. TAKO was founded in 2006 by Dick Jensen. He brought together like minded people to form this a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting unstructured play in other words, old fashion "free time" TAKO mission is to immerse participants in enjoyable activities to develop an attitude of joy, wonder, love and respect for our natural world. Rotarians Seth Talbot and Judy Joyce, Director of TAKO
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Rotary File of February 11, 2020
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Vernette Knapp
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2020-02-12 06:00:00Z |
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Take a Kid Outdoors |
Seth Talbot, Program Organizer for February Casey Cook, our Famous "What Jazzes You Up" Author. He introduced new member Lori and Mark Stanley. Mark was in the Military as a Flight Surgeon for the Navy. Lori is an Art Teacher and artist. They have three children ages 39, 37, and 29 years. They have four grandchildren. One of their favorite areas that they were stationed was the Azores. [Photo: Rotarians Mark Stanley, Casey Cook, and Lori Stanley] Lori said many times that " they had felt truly blessed with all their travels with the Military."
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Rotary File fo February 4, 2020
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2020-02-04 06:00:00Z |
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Karin Franklin, January Program Coordinator, introduced Rob Hogg Senator in the Iowa House since 2007. He served in the House four prior to that time. He Represents the 33 District (Cedar Rapids). He serves on Appropriations, Ways and Means, is chair of Rebuild Iowa Committee, and is vice chair of Judiciary and Environment & Energy. He is author or Americas Climate Century: What climate change means for America in the 21st Century and what Americans can do about it. Robb speech was entitled: Climate Change Actions at the Federal, State, and Local Levels Robb spoke about solutions: What can we do? Energy Conservation,Solar Energy, Plant Trees, crop rotation, use fuel efficient vehicles. This is only part of what we can do. But everyone has to be on board not just the United States, the entire world needs to come up with the solutions.  Senator Hogg and Rotarian Karin Franklin
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Rotary File of January 21 2020
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2020-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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Climate Change Actions,Federal,Senator Rob Hogg |
Karin Franklin, Program Coordinator for January introduced the speaker today: Jerry Schnoor, Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UI College holds the Allen S. Henry Chair in Engineering. Co-director, Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research. He holds a BS from Iowa State PhD University. He returned to Iowa in 1977. Specialities include water quality modeling, aquatic chemistry and climate change. He spoke on: The Science Behind Climate Changes.
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Rotary File of January 7, 2020
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2020-01-07 06:00:00Z |
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Science Behind Climate Change |
Theresa Burns, December Program Coordinator for December introduced PDG John Ockenfels and Peter Teahen. John and Peter will fly around the world For Flight to End Polio. They will begin this journey March 24 and pla be back on May 13, 2020. The plane is a Piper Lance single engine airplane. As they travel to 25 different locations they will be encouraging support of ending polio forever throughout the world.  Pilots John Ockenfels (left) and Peter Teahen (right) with the Piper Lance
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Rotary File of December 31, 2019
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2019-12-31 06:00:00Z |
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President Seaba called the meeting to order 7:00 am. Theresa Burns introduced The speaker today: Jen Loeb. Adventures-Everest Climb Jen climbed Mt. Everest in 2016. She is the only woman from Iowa to succeed in climbing Mt. Everest.  Rotarian Theresa Burns (left) and speaker Jen Loeb (right)
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Rotary File of December 17, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Dec 10, 2019
President Seaba called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. She asked Peggy Doerge to stand and be thanked for the delightful Chili Super. Today was the election for Director for July 1, 2020-Jun 30, 2023. The candidates were Theresa Burns, Jean Knepper, and Jenney Seylar. The new Director is Jean Knepper. President Seaba encouraged people to order off of Amazon Smile to give a donation to Rotary. President Seaba congratulated Tom Novak on his 14 years of being in Rotary on Dec. 15th. She had a slide showing that form November 18, 2018-November 18, 209. We have had 10 new members for 14% increase. The Speaker today was December Program Coordinator Theresa Burns, Office Manager for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity,
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Rotary File of December 10, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-12-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Nov 26, 2019
PDG Chris Knapp Introduced Greg Probst, District 6000 Youth Exchange Chair who introduced the clubs Youth Exchange Student, Lara Nicoletti. Lara it 16 years old from Brazil. The wanted New York or LA but heard she was going to Iowa. Where is the world is Iowa. When she got here all she saw was Corn. She is very happy to be here.
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Rotary File of November 26, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-11-26 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Nov 19, 2019
PDG Chris Knapp ad Rotary Foundation Chair introduced DGE Steve Dakin. Steve spoke on Soukup Safety Homes. He spoke on how these homes have been sent to Haiti after devastating Earthquake of 2010. These homes will withstand winds of 140 miles an hour. Left to right: Past District Governor John Ockenfels, DG Elect Steve Dakin, DG Nominee Alka Khanolkar, PDGs Herb Wilson and Chris Knapp
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Rotary File of November 19, 2019
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2019-11-19 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Nov 12, 2019
PDG Chris Knapp And Foundation Chair for District 6000 spoke on The Rotary Foundation. He spoke about Polio and Global and District Grant. He discussed the various levels of giving from Paul Harris to Arch Klumph Society
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Rotary File of November 12, 2019
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2019-11-12 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Nov 05, 2019
Today's meeting was dedicated to Paul Harris Points. President Seaba introduced Foundation Chair Chris Knapp. Each member received a Paul Harris Point sheet. Many members will be giving points to members that are willing to give to the Foundation and accept Points to get them Paul Harris status.
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Rotary File of November 5, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-11-05 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Oct 22, 2019
Mike Messier, Program Coordinator for October introduced Nicky Beauivage, Jason Sifford, Mary Denmead from City Circle Theater Company. Mary performed two songs, one from Annie and a villian song. Mary was accompanied on the piano by Jason Sifford. Everyone enjoyed the great performance.  Mary Denmead, Nicky Beauivage, Rotarian Mike Messier, Jason Sifford (City Circle Board of Directors)
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Rotary File of October 22, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-10-22 05:00:00Z |
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Assistant Governor Phil Peterson introduced District Governor (DG) Erna Morain. D.G. Morain spoke about her being from Amsterdam and moving to Iowa.
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Rotary File of October 15, 2019
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2019-10-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Oct 08, 2019
Casey Cook was the MC for "What Jazzes You Up". This meeting participants were: Newest Member Zach Payne and Eric Nurnburg. He also called on a Charter member plus five years of being a Rotarian Roger Christian.
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Rotary File of October 8, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-10-08 05:00:00Z |
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Hope to see you at our World Polio Day
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World Polio Day
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2019-10-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernettte Knapp on Oct 01, 2019
Program Coordinator Mike Messier introduced Marcie Durian, Senior Resource Specialist LivWell Seniors of Johnson County Resources . Marcie spoke about Care Giving for Care Givers. Marcie listed some resources: legal reps, assistant in health care- giving shots, changing dressings, Identify Professional care for occupational therapy and physical therapy appointments. .jpg) Marcie Durian and Rotarian Mike Messier
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Rotary File of October 1, 2019
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Vernettte Knapp
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2019-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Sep 24, 2019
Eric Nurnburg Program Coordinator for September introduced speaker Angie Jordan. Angie spoke on Enhancing Quality of Life & The South District Neighborhood Association. The Goals of the program are: Information Exchange, Resident Advocacy, Build Neighborhood, Identify and create a way to Communicate. .jpg) Rotarian Sue Cronin and Angie Jordan
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Rotary File of September 24, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Sep 10, 2019
Eric Nurnburg, Deputy Fire Chief, introduced the speaker Matt Farrey, Fireman Iowa City Fire Department. Matt spoke on "The Fired-up About Reading Program. This program is a Literacy, mentoring, and guidance program. The Fire Department looked at the schools that have free and reduced lunch program. The goal is for the students to be able to identify the fireman and be able to read more.  Rotarian Eric Nurnburg, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Fighter Matt Farrey
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Rotary File of September 10, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Sep 03, 2019
Eric Nurnburg Deputy Fire Chief,Program chair for September was our speaker. His topic was "Overview of the Iowa City Fire Department". Eric spoke on the history of the fire department and many statistics about fire calls.
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Rotary File of September 3, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-09-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Aug 20, 2019
Casey Cook introduced the speakers Eloy Barragan and Nora Garda from the Iowa Dance Festival. The Dance Festival will be downtown October 18 and October 19, 2019. Iowa City became a UNESCO city in 2012.  Nora Garda, Casey Cook, Eloy Barragan
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Rotary File of August 20, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-08-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Aug 13, 2019
Speaker today was Kate Malkusak, returning Rotary Exchange Student. She went to Spain for 10 months.She was in Elchhe Ailcante, City of Palmeas. She had two host families. She was able to celebrate her 18th Birthday while abroad.  Mrs. Malkusak, Kate Malkusak and Chris Knapp, Chair, District 6000 Foundation
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Rotary File of August 13, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Aug 06, 2019
Today's meeting was full of excitement with the presentations given by RYLA Students and World Affairs Students. Each student spoke about how these experiences have changed their lives. Left to Right: Back Row:Greg Probst, Ethan Seylar, Callie Dains, Arlene Drack, Anya Emerson, Bill Emerson, Manal Duah, Nate Nelson, Daniel Song, Gregg Schoultz, Linda Farkas Front Row: Liz Loeb, Nancy Pacha
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Rotary File of August 6, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jul 30, 2019
Elaine Shalla introduced her Daughter Elyssa Shalla who is the Interpretive Park Ranger , Grand Canyon National Park. The Park is celebrating their 100th Anniversary. She is an acclaimed musician. Her husband, Matt works with Visitor Resources. They work and live at the Grand Canyon. Elaine Shalla, Iowa City A.M. Club member, and Elyssa Shalla
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Rotary File of July 30, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-07-30 05:00:00Z |
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Grand Caynon Naational Park |
Program Chair: Susie Poulton introduced speaker from DVIP Kristie Fortmann-Doser, Execustve Director. Kristie spoke about he the work of DVIP and the upcoming 2020 Conference. Exec Director Kristie Fortmann-Doser and Iowa City A.M. Rotarian Alta Medea-Peters, Director of Community Engagement, DVIP
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Rotary File for July 23, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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Program: International Convention, Hamburg, Germany. PDG John Ockenfels and Deb and PDG Chris Knapp and Vernette attended the International Convention and reported on some of the Highlights.
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Rotary File of June 16, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-07-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jul 09, 2019
Speaker Sara Sedlacek, Director of External Relations, CommUnity. She spoke about Food Insecurity in Johnson County. PDG John Ockenfels and Deb were interviewed for a video entitled Community Food Bank More than Food. John and Deb spoke about how blessed they were and wanted to share with people to maybe not make everything perfect for people but certainly better.  Sara Sedlacek and Hazel Seaba
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Rotary File of July 9, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-07-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jul 02, 2019
Speaker: President Hazel Seaba talked about her background and vision for 2019-2020 year. July-New Leadership Month. To Improve is to Change; to be perfect is to change often "Winston Churchill" Our club was chartered in 1989. Kate Sojka congratulated members with club anniversary from July 1-8. Nancy Johnson 13 years, Deb Dunkhase 8 years, Jean Knepper 5 years, Kris Ockenfels 5 years, and Ann Romanowski 5 years. Deb Ockenfels announced that she was accepting checks and food for the Strike Out Hunger for the CommUnity Food Fight. We want the turkey back. President Hazel had A Rotarian's Reflection from Roger Christian, Charter Member. Roger talked about how the club began with 6 people sitting at a table at the Holiday Inn. John Koza, Jack Kolberg and Pete Knapp were some of the starters. Charter members present today were Roger Christian, Dave Parson, John Ockenfels, Chris Knapp. The club met at the Holiday Inn for awhile, then moved to the Masonic Lodge-problem of parking, then moved to the Kirkwood Room. Roger said what makes us so great as a club is money, talent and dedication. Hazel said there would be more reflections through out the year.
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Rotary File of July 2, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-07-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jun 25, 2019
Amanda McFadden displayed art work that our Youth Exchange Student Cristina had made. She wanted to share with the AM Rotary members. Jennifer Skarda became the newest member of The Rotary Club of Iowa City AM. Randy Willman announced there were several members in the District Newsletter. Ann Romanowski was thanked for her hosting of the Year Ender. Hazel sent around a sign up sheet for Programs for the upcoming year. John Ockenfels was awarded the Henry Ford car award for organizing our can sorting. The process saves us about 3 hours each time we sort cans. Deb Ockenfels announced that the annual food fight will begin July l. Please keep Amy Nicholson in your thoughts and prayers. Many People were happy today.
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Rotary File June 25, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-06-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 11, 2019
Patty Roberts, an Iowa City Noon Rotarian involved with Rag4Clubfoot, was our speaker.
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Rotary File for June 11, 2019
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Liz Nichols
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2019-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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We celebrated our 6 newest Rotarians by getting to know them better at "speed date" formatted table talks.
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Rotary File for June 4, 2019
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Liz Nichols
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2019-06-04 05:00:00Z |
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Alta Medea-Peters,Dan Kramer,Eric Nurnburg,Jenny Seylar,Seth Talbot,Theresa Burns |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 01, 2019
Casey Cook explored "What Jazzes You Up" with new members, Jenny Seylar and Alta Medea-Peters.
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Rotary File for May 28, 2019
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Liz Nichols
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2019-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Alta Medea-Peters,Jenny Seylar |
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Posted by Liz Nichols
The speaker was Deb Downey who teaches Augmentative and Alternative Communication at the University of Iowa.
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Rotary File for May 21, 2019
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Liz Nichols
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2019-05-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on May 14, 2019
Speakers: Youth Exchange Students: Pauline LeBlanc and Cristina Cinatto Antelope Lending Library will have a sale the weekend of Memorial Day Weekend at Cassie's house. June 15,2019 Ride Fundraiser, also to include Walkers being hosted by all four Iowa City Clubs Karin Franklin reported that the 20 hours of sweat equity has been completed on the District Grant of the Bicycle Trailer. The rack was built by Mark Patton and Jim Peterson . Thanks to the riders that rode with the kids. Mike Messier thanked all the volunteers that will help May 20, 2019 that will help at the Golf Tournament. The Tournament usually raises $45,000. The monies go to the operation and endowment funds for Community Foundation. She has diagnostic tests to confirm what the spot on her lung is. She and her son will keep her Rotary family informed. Amy will need us all for support in the next few months.
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Rotary File of May 14, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-05-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on May 07, 2019
Program: One Rotary Summit Video May is Youth Service Month Hats off to the Can Crew on Wednesday. The event was rained out twice . The cans this time brought in $750 Mike Messier is asking for one volunteer from 11:00-12:45 am for the Golf Outing May 20, 2019 The Bike Ride Fundraiser will be held June 15, 2019 at Terry True Blood. We are encouraging walkers for a 2 mile walk. PDG John Ockenfels will be embarking on a 7 week plane ride fundraiser from March thru May 2020 going around the world. He will doing this with Peter Teahan from Cedar Rapids. His goal is to raise $100,000 for The Rotary Foundation. At District Conference in West Des Moines, Kris Ockenfels received a Rotary Foundation award for helping clubs and members understand District Grants and how to complete them. The Rotary Club of Iowa City AM was awarded an award for having 54% Woman. Chris and Vernette Knapp each received a Foundation Award for visiting all 66 clubs for Foundation presentation . There were many happy bucks today.
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Rotary File of May 7, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-05-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Apr 30, 2019
Speaker: Peter Damiano President Huber called the meeting to order at 7:10 Two new members were inducted today Seth Talbot: sponsored by Jean Knepper and Alta Medea-Peters: sponsored by Deb Ockenfels. Seth is a Financial Advisor, lives in Kalona.He brings to our club communication skills, public speaking and an enthusiastic volunteer. Alta brings to our club leadership skills being involved with Domestic Violence Program staff, past BOD for Key Longfellow B & A school programs. "Welcome to both members" June 15, 2019 Bike Ride Fundraiser at Terry True Blood 9:00 am through 1:00 p.m. Walkers and Dogs are welcome. Dick has invited the Cedar Rapids Clubs. The $1100.00 has now been raised for Antelope Lending Library. Karen Franklin announced still looking for volunteers to build the shelves for the Bike Trailer. Casey thanked all the volunteers for the Golf Tournament being held May 20, 2019. Deb Dunkhase announced that Dr. Dan Jorgensen will be at District Conference on Thursday May 2. He will be talking about his auction item that is a opportunity for two people to spend 5 days on his fishing boat in Alaska. Transportation at your own cost. Deb and Dan will be taking orders for salmon to be delivered at a later date. The item will be auctioned off Saturday night at the conference. Jim Peterson announced that Xicotepec students will be giving their talk about their trip over spring break. President Hazel Seaba announced her plans for a District Grant for the 19-20 year. Her Grant is title: RIGHT=Rotarian's Intervening in Geographic Human Trafficking. Right is a grant to directly benefit victims of human labor and sexual trafficking by aiding a local support agency, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, in its efforts to improve victim identification, extraction and healing at a September 19-20, 2019, conference to educate intervention-professionals and increase inter-agency communication and cooperation in Iowa. Grant funding will support regional and national speakers; attendance at the conference. The dollar we are asking from the District is $5,000. The board has approved the grant. The $5,000 club contribution, the Rotary Club of Iowa City has pledged $5,000 and the Rotary Club of Iowa City Downtown has pledged $5,000. This conference will mark D.V.I.P. 40th year celebration.
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Rotary File of April 30, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-04-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Apr 23, 2019
Speaker: Cornelia Lang President Huber presented Nenu with her Paul Harris +2. Karen Franklin thanked everyone that is signed up to volunteer to ride bike with the students. She asked for another volunteer to help Jim Peterson build a rack for the bike trailer. We have 20 hours of sweat equity that has to be prior submitting the next grant that is due June 1, 2019. Pat Schnack spoke about District Governor Tom Narak has dedicated his focus on Promotion of Literacy and Child Abuse Prevention. He has suggested clubs accomplish this by having fundraising and monetary donations. The recent fundraiser Trivia Night $500 after expenses to the Antelope Lending Library. The goal is $1,000 and this will be accomplished by the next few weeks Happy Bucks. President Dick and Jenny Saylor each contributed checks for the Library cause. Another idea may be to take books to DVIP. The Bike Ride Fundraiser is June 15 at Terry True Blood from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Community Golf Outing is May 20th. Mike thought that he had enough volunteers. An email will be coming our soon to all volunteers. Brian Adamac is looking for the Polio Epidemic book that he loaned out last year. Please return so others can read. Brian also had an Umbrella that can be purchased from Foils of Honor. The money goes for Fallen Soldiers. Jim Peterson announced the students will be giving a talk on Xicotepec at the U Of I April 30, 2019 The Rotary Club of Boone will celebrate their 100th Anniversary May 1. District Conference will be May 2-4 at the Sheraton in West Des Moines. Chris Knapp spoke about the importance of giving to the Rotary Foundation. The funds that come back three years later are what allows our club to do District and Global grants.
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Rotary File of April 23, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-04-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Apr 02, 2019
Speaker Christopher Merrill-International Writers Program President Elect Hazel Seaba conducted the meeting beginning at 7:05 am. Guests: David Johnson-Iowa City Club, Ryan Bell-Iowa City Club, Christopher Merrill-Speaker Kate Sojka reminded everyone that Trivia night is April 5th. She encouraged more people to sign up. Mark Patton reported that Jenny Saylor was the winner of the mini golf tournament. Dan Kramer won the door prize of a hat. There is a traveling plaque for the winner. Mark is asking previous winners to get their names to him for the plaque. May 20, is the Iowa City Community Foundation Golf Tournament. There are many volunteer opportunities. June 15 is The Bike Ride Fundraiser. Deb Ockenfels announced that the branding of the cooler at the Crisis Cente that was a grant from Iowa City Downtown club and our club will be around 10:20 at the Crisis Center Kris Ockenfels announced that all the G.M.S. are over. Now she waits for the grant applications to come in. The deadline is June 1,2019.
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Rotary File of April 2, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-04-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Mar 26, 2019
Speaker, Nancy A. Slach Announcements: 4-1-19 Min. Golf Fundraiser, 4-1-19, Trivia, Community Foundation Golf Tournament-Many opportunities to volunteer. Deb Dunkhase gave a report on the Iowa Most (Miles of Smiles) trip to Guatemala. Thanks goes out Amy Nicholson, Tom Novak , Deb Ockenfels for going on the trip and all their work on the mission. A thanks to Elaine Shalla for all the travel arrangements each year, Liz Loeb for the blankets that were made and Karin for all the miscellaneous tasks that she has completed on the many missions. The mission helped 72 patients. Deb stated thanked the Rotary Club of Huehuentenango for developing the relationship and partnership over the years that has made the missions successful! Jim Peterson and Phil Peterson had just returned from Xicotopec. Both Rotarian's said that the mission went very well.
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Rotary File of March 26, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-03-26 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Mar 19, 2019
The speaker was David Rust, board member for TRAIL (Tools and Resources for Active Independent Living).
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Rotary File For March 19, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2019-03-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Mar 05, 2019
Speaker: Mary Westbrook, 5224Good . President Dick announced that President Elect Hazel would had out ballots to vote for two-three term directors. Guests were PDG Herb Wilson, Linda Farkas. Announcements: Mark announced the Mini-Golf Fundraiser will be held April 1, 2019 at Colonial Lanes beginning at 5:30 pm The cost is $20.00 per person. Kate announced that Trivia Night will be held April 5, 2019 at the Clarion and Casey will be the MC. The University of Iowa Credit Union was recognized for their sponsorship. The 2nd Annual Bike Ride will be June 15 2019 9am-1:00pm. will be looking for sponsors and volunteers. The Community Golf Fundraiser will be held May 20, 2019. Volunteers will be needed. Hats off to the can sorters from Friday, March 1, 2019. We set a record of 54 bag and collected $600. Shelter House book sale is coming up the end of March. Karen Franklin will be collecting books up to March 26, 2019. Linda Farkas wanted to thank the club for their willingness to work together to help interview and select the RYLA and and the International Affairs students. Jim Peterson announced there were 40 people going to Xiocotepec and this is the 16th year of this project. Dick will be gone the next two weeks. President-Elect Hazel Seaba will conducting the meetings.
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Rotary File of March 5, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-03-05 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 26, 2019
Ryan Heiar, City Manager of North Liberty, was the speaker on February 26. He filled members in on what's going on in North Liberty.
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Rotary File for February 26 2019
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Liz Nichols
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2019-02-26 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Feb 19, 2019
President Dick announced very sad news that Randy Wilman's son had passed away on February 18, 2019. A moment of silence was observed. Speaker-Dan Kolander Topic: Water to Thrive The Iowa Most Team was welcomed back. This week is National Engineer Week, Act of Kindness Week and Today is Best Friends Day. Casey Cook was welcomed back! The 30 Anniversary Celebration will be held Thursday Feb. 21, 2019 at the Kirkwood Room form 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. April 1, 2019 will be the annual miniature golf tournament fundraiser. Shelter House Book Sale March 30th. Karen Franklin will be collecting books at the club the next several Tuesdays. Hazel ask for suggestions for a grant that can be written for the 2019-2020 year. Casey and Kate are moving to a condo. Next Tuesday will be a volunteer effort to help pack books at their home. Casey announced that the Community Foundation Gold Tournament is May 20. Happy Bucks: Tom Novak shared that the Iowa Most Team worked to solve and problems that arise. Mark Patton is happy to be in Bowl for Kids Sake Bowl Athon. He would greatly accept pledges. Chris Knapp spoke about the GMS at West Liberty and how we are dealing with losing membership and lack of funds. There are aprx. 13 clubs not giving to the Foundation. Jim Peterson reminded everyone that the deadline for District Grants is June1, 2019. The grants should be turned in sooner, in case there needs to be additional information added to the application.
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Rotary File for February 19, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-02-19 06:00:00Z |
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Dan Kolander,Water Projects in East Africa |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 05, 2019
Dr. James Folk, UI School of Medicine, Opthalmology, and IDx Corp talked about automation's impact in improving productivity and accuracy in diagnosis of eye and other diseases.  Dr. James Folk
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Rotary File for February 5, 2019
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Liz Nichols
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2019-02-05 06:00:00Z |
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Dr James Folk,IDx Technologies Inc,diabetic retinopathy |
Speaker: John McGillicuddy, McGillicuddy Corrigan Agronomics (MC Agronomics) Topic: Agriculture in Pakistan  John McGillicuddy
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Rotary File of January 22, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-01-23 06:00:00Z |
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Agriculture in Pakistan,John McGillicuddy,MCAgronomics |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jan 15, 2019
Troy Willard-Speaker on the Can Shed. Ann Langenfeld was Program Organizer  Troy Willard
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Rotary File of January 15, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-01-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jan 08, 2019
Dan Kramer, member our club, spoke on Life Transition Coach. Be the Captain of your Ship: Live & Love Life.  Dan Kramer
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Rotary File for January 8, 2019
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Vernette Knapp
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2019-01-08 06:00:00Z |
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Dan Kramer,Life transition |
Senator Bob Dvorsky was the speaker.
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Rotary File for December 11, 2018
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Vernette Knapp
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2018-12-12 06:00:00Z |
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Bob Dvorsky,Iowa Senate |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Oct 16, 2018
LaDonna Wicklund, a member of the IC Noon Rotary, was the speaker. She discussed the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Johnson Co (NAMIJC).
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Rotary File for October 16, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-10-16 05:00:00Z |
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LaDonna Wicklund,National Alliance on Mental Illness of Johnson County |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Oct 09, 2018
AM Rotary's exchange student, Cristina Cinotto (prounounced "Chinawto") was the Oct 9 speaker.
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Rotary File for October 9, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-10-09 05:00:00Z |
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Cristina Cinotto,Rotary Youth Exchange |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Oct 07, 2018
The speaker was Michael Hoenig, Program Coordinator for the University of Iowa Council for Disability Awareness.
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Rotary File for October 2, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-10-07 05:00:00Z |
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Council for Disability Awareness,Michael Hoenig |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 25, 2018
The speaker was Tiffany Adrain, Curator of Paleontology Repository, University of Iowa who gave a presentation on "160 Years of Collecting Crinoids at the University of Iowa Repository."
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Rotary File for September 25, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-09-25 05:00:00Z |
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Tiffany Adrain,crinoids,fossils,paleontology |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 11, 2018
Ashen Hayes, Community Services Officer, Iowa City Police Department was the speaker.
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Rotary File for September 11, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-09-11 05:00:00Z |
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Iowa City Police Department,women police officers |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 04, 2018
The speaker was Jenn Smith who talked about Children’s Tumor Foundation & Neurofibromatosis  Jenn Smith
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Rotary File For Sept 4, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-09-04 05:00:00Z |
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Children's Tumor Foundation,Neurofibromatosis |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 28, 2018
Kris Ockenfels gave a photo tour of her trip to Iran.oo
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Rotary File for August 28, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-08-28 05:00:00Z |
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Iran |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 14, 2018
The 2018 RYLA and World Affairs Seminar attendees gave a presentation moderated by Nancy Pacha. Former RYLA attendee, Jamie Porter, also discussed the impact RYLA has made on his life since graduating from high school and college.
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Rotary File for August 14, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-08-14 05:00:00Z |
0
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Rotary Youth Exchange,Rotary Youth Leadership Award,World Affairs Seminar |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 10, 2018
Casey Cook conducted "What Jazzes You Up" with District Governor, Tom Narak, and Carol Narak.
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Rotary File for August 7, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-08-10 05:00:00Z |
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Carol Narak,Rotary District Governor,Tom Narak |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 24, 2018
The speakers today were club members who attended the RI International Convention in Toronto.
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Rotary File for July 24, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-07-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 17, 2018
Casey Cook moderated "What Jazzes You Up" with Geri Schaefer.
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Rotary File for July 17, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-07-17 05:00:00Z |
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Geri Schaefer |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 15, 2018
Tom Langenfeld, who has worked at ACT since 1998, talked about the history of the college testing process and the roots of ACT's services.
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Rotary File for July 10, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-07-15 05:00:00Z |
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ACT Inc,Paul Harris Fellowship,recycling |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 24, 2018
Participants in the March 2018 Xicotepec work trip were the speakers.
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Rotary File for June 19, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-06-24 05:00:00Z |
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Xicotepec |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Jun 13, 2018
Paula Mompio, Youth Exchange Student from Catalonia, Spain, talked about her year in Iowa City and Kelly Teeslink, Executive Director of Girls on the Run, of Eastern Iowa
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Rotary File for June 5, 2018
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Vernette Knapp
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2018-06-13 05:00:00Z |
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Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa,Kelly Teeslink,Paula Mompio-Martinez,Rotary Youth Exchange |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on May 30, 2018
Dr. Louis Licht, CEO of Ecolotree, Inc., was the speaker on May 29. He talked about treating pollution with tree roots.
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Rotary File for May 29, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-05-30 05:00:00Z |
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Ecolotree Inc |
Bob Saunders, Iowa Community Assurance Pool, was the speaker on the impact of autonomous vehicles on just about everything.  Bob Saunders
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Rotary file for May 22, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-05-29 05:00:00Z |
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autonomous vehicles |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on May 15, 2018
The speaker was Public Defender and immigration attorney, Julia Zalenski who talked about the Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project and "Immigration Detention in Iowa."
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Rotary File for May 15, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-05-15 05:00:00Z |
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Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project,immigration,undocumented immigrants |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 29, 2018
The presenter was Ron Lehnertz, Senior Vice President, University of Iowa  Ron Lehnertz, Senior VP, University of Iowa with Deb Galbraith, April Program Chair
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Rotary File for April 24, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-04-29 05:00:00Z |
0
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Rod Lenhertz,Stanley Museum of Art,University of Iowa buildings |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Apr 20, 2018
The speaker was Dr. Melanie Dreher on the topic of medical marijuana.  April Program Chair, Deb Galbraith and Dr. Melanie Dreher, PhD, RN, FAAN
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Rotary File for April 17, 2018
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Vernette Knapp
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2018-04-20 05:00:00Z |
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Dr Melanie Dreher,medical marijuana |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 14, 2018
Marie Hassel and Rachel Kongshag presented a program about ChildServ.
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Rotary File for April 10, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-04-14 05:00:00Z |
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ChildServ,pediatric health care services |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 03, 2018
Dr. David Johnson, Dean of the UI School of Dentistry, spoke about how oral health impacts total health.
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Rotary File for April 3, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-04-03 05:00:00Z |
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David Johnson,Ponseti Method,dental care |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Mar 27, 2018
Karen Baker, UI College of Dentistry, spoke on the Impact of Alternative Medicine on Clinical Dentistry (and on health in general).  Karen Baker
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Rotary File for March 27, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-03-27 05:00:00Z |
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neopathic medicine,supplements |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Mar 23, 2018
The speaker was Dan Fog, DPT, of Select Physical Therapy.  Dan Fog
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Rotary File for March 20, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-03-23 05:00:00Z |
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Xicotepec,core stability,physical therapy |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Mar 13, 2018
Casey Cook moderated a panel of AM Rotary medical professionals: Rick Dobyns, Liz Loeb, Tom Novak and Susie Poulton
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Rotary File for March 13, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-03-13 05:00:00Z |
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health care |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 23, 2018
The speaker was George Hospodarsky, Associate Research Scientist, UI Dept. of Physics and Astronomy. His topic was Van Allen and Explorer I.  George Hospodarsky
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Rotary File for February 20, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-02-23 06:00:00Z |
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DVIP,Explorer I,George Hospodarsky,James Van Allen,Table to Table |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 06, 2018
Gina Vild was the day's speaker. Her topic was her book, "The Two Most Important Days," which was written with Sanjiv Chopra.
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Rotary File for February 6, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-02-06 06:00:00Z |
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Gina Vild,Sanjiv Chopra,The Two Most Important Days |
The speaker was Marcus Eckhardt, Curator at the Herbert Hoover Library and Museum. His theme was the programs and exhibits planned at the Museum and the Park for 2018.
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Rotary File for January 30, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-01-30 06:00:00Z |
0
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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum |
Amy Nicholson lead a game of Rotary Jeopardy to help teach newer members about Rotary and the club.
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Rotary File for January 23, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-01-24 06:00:00Z |
0
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Rotary Jeopardy |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 17, 2018
Steve Schomberg, Secretary of the Bur Oak Land Trust, was the speaker on January 16.
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Rotary File for January 16, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Bur Oak Land Trust,Trivia Night |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 11, 2018
The speaker was David Janssen, Executive Director of Brucemore Mansion  David Janssen, Brucemore
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Rotary File for January 9, 2018
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Liz Nichols
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2018-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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Brucemore,David Jannsen,Trivia Night |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Dec 20, 2017
Members shared early memories of Christmas, especially things that happened with pets. Those AM Rotarians who wore ugly Christmas sweaters or ties got the prize of being photographed.
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Rotary File for December 19, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-12-20 06:00:00Z |
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Christmas memories,Iowa City AM Rotary members |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Dec 13, 2017
Paula Mompio-Martinez, the AM Rotary Youth Exchange student from Spain, was our speaker on December 12. Picture is Paula with her host dad, Greg Probst. 
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Rotary File for December 12, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Barcelona,Brian Adamec,Dave Parsons,Iowa City High School,Martin Mueller,Paula Mompio-Martinez,Rotary Youth Exchange,Spain |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Dec 06, 2017
Casey Cook led the ever-popular "What Jazzes You Up" with an interview with Amanda McFadden. Then Amanda turned the tables on Casey and interviewed him!
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Rotary File for December 5, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-12-06 06:00:00Z |
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Amanda McFadden,Casey Cook,Deb Dunkhase,Hazel Seaba,John Ockenfels,Liz Nichols,Peggy Doerge |
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Posted by Vernette Knapp on Nov 28, 2017
Chris Knapp was the speaker. His topic was the Rotary Foundation.
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Rotary File for November 28, 2017
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Vernette Knapp
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2017-11-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 13, 2017
Deb Ockenfels gave members a run down on Rotary International Foundation. November is Foundation Month and all our programs will be on some aspect of the Foundation.
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Rotary File for November 7, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-11-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 01, 2017
Today's speaker was District Governor, Mike Ruby.  AM Rotary President Phil Peterson and DG Mike Ruby
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Rotary File for October 31, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 19, 2017
Casey Cook spoke about land development on September 19.  Casey Cook
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Rotary File for Sept 19. 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-09-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Bowers on Sep 18, 2017
The guest speaker was John Yapp, City of Iowa City Urban Planner.
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Rotary File for Sept 12, 2017
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Kathy Bowers
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2017-09-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Bowers on Sep 18, 2017
The pre-arranged speaker could not attend and so AM Rotary held an assembly to discuss fundraising ideas.
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Rotary File for Sept 5, 2017
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Kathy Bowers
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2017-09-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 23, 2017
Doris E Montag spoke about "Find Your Passion" in Retirement at the August 22 meeting.
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Rotary File for August 22, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-08-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 15, 2017
The speaker was Jason Miller, the Project Manager for the new Stead Children's Hospital at UIHC.
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Rotary File for August 15, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-08-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 01, 2017
The students who attended the World Affairs Seminar and RYLA for 2017 were our guests today. 2017 World Affairs Seminar and RYLA Students
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Rotary File for August 1, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-08-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 25, 2017
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Rotary File for July 25, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-07-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 18, 2017
Brian Adamec introduced the speaker, Cindy Altmaier Riley, owner of Winans Chocolate + Coffee in Coralville to talk about starting a small business, and particularly, about her business.
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Rotary File for July 18, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-07-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 11, 2017
The speaker was Mick Starcevich, President of Kirkwood Community College, to talk about newer programs and advances at Kirkwood and the upcoming bond election.  Mick Starcevich
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Rotary File for July 11, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-07-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 18, 2017
Scott Kibby, Principal, Liberty High was the speaker
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Rotary File for June 13, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-06-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on May 23, 2017
Pat Schnack led a book discussion and table talks about our recent reads.
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Rotary File for May 23, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-05-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on May 16, 2017
Kara Logsden and Shauna Riggins, Iowa City Public Library, discussed the new ICPL Bookmobile service and provided a tour of the vehicle. 
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Rotary File for May 16, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-05-16 05:00:00Z |
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Deb Dunkhase talked about Iowa MOST at the May 9 meeting.
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Rotary File for May 9, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-05-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 25, 2017
Today was a "What Jazzes You Up" day with Casey Cook, moderator, and Michael Lawler, interviewee.
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Rotary File for April 25, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-04-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 18, 2017
The speaker was Masa Yamamoto who talked about the Japanese tradition of Bushido, the Samurai belief system.
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Rotary File for April 18, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-04-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 05, 2017
Christine Nebiss, a member of an indigenous people of Saskatchewan, Canada who is currently a resident of Williamsburg, IA, talked about environmental and native sovreignty issues having to do with the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Rotary File for April 4, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Nenu Piragine on Feb 28, 2017
David Hensley, Director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center was the speaker on Feb. 28.
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Rotary File for February 28, 2017
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Nenu Piragine
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2017-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 21, 2017
Lynn Allendorf, Director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, was the speaker on Feb 21.
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Rotary File for Feb 21, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-02-21 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 31, 2017
Dan Clay, UI Dean of the College of Education, was the Jan 31 speaker.
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Rotary File for January 31, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 24, 2017
David Gier, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music spoke on January 24 about the School of Music programs and the new Voxman Music Building.
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Rotary File for January 24, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 16, 2017
The speaker for January 17 was Greg Prickman, UI Director of Special Collections.
 Pam Ehly and Greg Prickman
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Rotary File for January 17, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-01-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 14, 2017
The Jan. 10 speaker was Liz Kiscaden, Director, Greater Midwest Region for National Network of Libraries of Medicine based at Hardin Library.
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Rotary File for January 10, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-01-15 00:00:00Z |
0
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jan 02, 2017
What Jazzes You Up with Casey Cook interviewing Amy Nicholson was the subject of the January 3 meeting.
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Rotary File for January 3, 2017
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Liz Nichols
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2017-01-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Dec 26, 2016
We did a hands-on service project during the meeting time on December 27.
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Rotary File for December 27, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-12-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Dec 19, 2016
This week the speakers were all members in attendance. Phil Peterson presided over the meeting and Deb Pullin-VanAucken was program chair.
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Rotary File for December 20, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-12-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 21, 2016
Casey Cook interviewed our three newest club members, Rachel Marquardt, Kade Hammes and Kathy Bowers with "What Jazzes You Up?"
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Rotary File for November 22, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-11-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 14, 2016
Amanda McFadden led an interactive session on defining our Rotary elevator speech and determining what jazzes each of us up about Rotary and the AM Club.
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Rotary File for November 15, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-11-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 07, 2016
Jaime Nevins or Back Together Massage was the speaker who was introduced by Cassi Elton, the November program chair.
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Rotary File for November 8, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-11-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Pam Ehly on Oct 31, 2016
Mallory Hellman, Director of the Iowa Youth Writing Project (IYWP) presented the weekly program.
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Rotary File for November 1, 2016
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Pam Ehly
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2016-11-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Pam Ehly on Oct 29, 2016
Bob Oppliger was the guest speaker; his topic was biking (or walking) as a form of exercise
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Rotary File for October 25, 2016
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Pam Ehly
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2016-10-30 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Pam Ehly on Oct 29, 2016
Mark Patton shared his bike trip with the club.
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Rotary File for October 18, 2016
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Pam Ehly
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2016-10-30 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Doug Peterson on Oct 10, 2016
The District 6000 Youth Exchange Committee is looking for outbound exchange students for the 2017-18 year.
2016-17 District 6000 Outbound Exchange Students
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District Youth Exchange Looks for Outbound Applicants
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Doug Peterson
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2016-10-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Margy Winkler on Oct 03, 2016
The speaker for October 4 was Brian Greer, Fire Marshal, Iowa City Fire Department.
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Rotary File for October 4, 2016
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Margy Winkler
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2016-10-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 27, 2016
District Governor Chris Knapp, Deb Dunkhase, Vernette Knapp
The Sept. 27th presenter was District Governor, Chris Knapp.
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Rotary File for September 27, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-09-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 21, 2016
The speaker was David Goodner, volunteer with Iowa City Catholic Worker.
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Rotary File for September 21, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-09-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 18, 2016
The Sept. 13 speaker was Thomas D. Farnsworth, attorney with Kinnamon, Kinnamon, Russo, Meyer, KIeegan and Farnsworth. His topic was about criminal sentencing and the criminal justice system in Johnson County.
Mark Patton and Thomas Farnsworth
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Rotary File for September 13, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-09-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Sep 05, 2016
Jack Tank introduced the speaker for the Sept. 6 meeting, John McGillicuddy, who talked about the agricultural and socio-political environment in the Ukraine.
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Rotary File for September 6, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-09-06 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Karin Franklin on Sep 04, 2016
Casey Cook conducted a "What Jazzes You Up" with District Governor Elect, Mike Ruby and his partner Joanne.
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Rotary File for August 30, 2016
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Karin Franklin
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2016-09-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Nancy Pacha on Aug 24, 2016
Today's meeting was a club assembly to discuss how the club is doing and how it can improve.
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Rotary File for August 23, 2016
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Nancy Pacha
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2016-08-25 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 19, 2016
Pam Ries, Program Director for UI's REACH Program was the speaker on August 16.
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Rotary File for August 16, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 08, 2016
RYLA and World Affairs Seminar participants were speakers on August 9.
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Rotary File for August 9. 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-08-09 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 01, 2016
Liz Ford, Director, Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center was the speaker.
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Rotary File for August 2, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-08-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 31, 2016
Casey Cook introduced Andree Schmidt as the week's speaker, who is an Acquatic Rehab specialist working at the North Dodge pool.
 Andree Schmidt and Casey Cook
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Rotary File for July 26, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-08-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 18, 2016
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Rotary File for July 19, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-07-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 11, 2016
Deb Galbraith led "What Jazzes You Up" to interview new members Roxie Mitchell, Phil Jordan and Cole Lavarias.
Deb Galbraith with Roxie Mitchell, Phil Jordan and Cole Lavarias
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Rotary File for July 12, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-07-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 04, 2016
Casey Cook led a panel discussion on the topic of preparing for retirement. Panel members included Mike O'Leary, Pam Ehly and Ann Romanowski.
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Rotary File for July 5, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-07-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 03, 2016
Mike Messier gave the presentation on June 28 on Medicare and related health insurance issues.
 Mike Messier
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Rotary File for June 28, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 20, 2016
Speakers for the June 21 meeting were West High Interactors, Kasey and Kelsey Baller, who spoke about their experience in Xicotepec this spring. They were introduced by Nancy Pacha.
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Rotary File for June 21, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-06-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 19, 2016
Jody Braverman and his step-daughter, Rachel Gomez, spoke at the June 14 meeting concerning their trip last February to participate in the India NID.
Jody Braverman and Rachel Gomez draped in India NID banner.
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Rotary File for June 14, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-06-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 06, 2016
Deb Dunkhase presented a report about "Next Year" for AM Rotary.
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Rotary File for June 7, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-06-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jun 02, 2016
Our May 31 speaker was Jim Blessman of Blessman Ministries who talked about his South African ministries and various projects including a water project that was done partially with a Rotary Global Grant. Picture: Sarah Aikin, Jim Blessman, Beth Blessman all of Blessman Ministries
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Rotary File for May 31, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-06-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Amanda McFadden on May 23, 2016
Louis and Hannah Doerge gave a program on the film they produced and filmed in Iowa City and how the experience of filming an independent film in Iowa City compares to making films elsewhere.
Hannah and Louis Doerge
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Rotary File for May 24, 2016
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Amanda McFadden
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2016-05-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on May 20, 2016
Today's program featured a panel lead by John Ockenfels of those who have attended at least one Rotary Leadership Institute session.
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Rotary File for May 17, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-05-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Amanda McFadden on May 14, 2016
Today's meeting featured induction of two new members, Susie Poulton and Josh Brewster and a "What Jazzes You Up" moderated by Casey Cook to find out more about our newest members.
Pictured: Deb Dunkhase (sponsor of Susie), Susie Poulton, Josh Brewster and Mike Messier (sponsor of Josh)
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Rotary File for May 10, 2016
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Amanda McFadden
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2016-05-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on May 05, 2016
Deb Dunkhase was the May 3 presenter. She discussed the Play to Read project.
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Rotary File for May 3, 2016
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Liz Nichols
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2016-05-06 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Chris Knapp on Apr 20, 2016
Today's program was on Crisis Intervention Training and the speakers were Major Steve Dolezal, Johnson County Sheriff Department and Jessica Peckover, LISW, the Alternative Coordinator of the Program.
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Rotary File for April 19, 2016
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 12, 2016
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Rotary File for April 12, 2016
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 05, 2016
About 24 players representing AM and Downtown Rotary Clubs putted their way to a great time at Colonial Lanes Mini-Golf Course in the First Annual AM Rotary Mini-Golf Tournament. This event substituted for our April Month Opener.
The Hat Lady Team: Nancy Pacha, Kris
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AM Rotary Mini-Golf Event and Fundraiser
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Apr 05, 2016
We welcomed District Governor, Loring Miller and Past DG Terry Geiger and also prepared dictionaries to distribute to fourth graders.
Joan Garrity showing 4th Grade Dictionaries
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Rotary File for March 29, 2016
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 29, 2016
Kris Ockenfels gave a presentation on "Fraudsters and Oldsters" based on her work in financial fraud detection at UICCU.
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Rotary File for March 1, 2016
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 15, 2016
Today's speaker was Steven Beck, CEO and President of Santos Human, Inc. a company that specializes in digital human modeling.
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Rotary File for February 16, 2016
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 10, 2016
Our speaker on Feb 9 was Doug Fern who talked about the Faith Academy located in SE Iowa City at 1030 Cross Park Ave.
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Rotary File for February 9, 2016
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Feb 06, 2016
.jpg) The February 2 meeting featured a presentation by John Schultz about the history of the violin, or "400 Years of History in 20 Minutes or Less." He and Lara Celeghin also started out by playing a violin duet.
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Rotary File for February 2, 2016
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Posted by Nenu Piragine on Jan 06, 2016
Our speaker was Dr. Resiyme Oral, Director of the ACES 360 Program at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics who talked about how adverse experiences in childhood impact lifetime health and well-being.
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Rotary File for January 5, 2016
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Posted by Nenu Piragine on Dec 27, 2015
The December 22 meeting featured an activity led by December Program Chair, Deb Pullen-VanAucken.
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Rotary File for December 22, 2015
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Posted by Nenu Piragine on Dec 17, 2015
At the December 15 meeting the speaker was Nancy Keon, Vice President, Coaching Services, Advancement Resources who spoke on "The Gift of Gratitude." Her introducer was Deb Pullen-Van Aucken.
 Nancy Keon and Deb Pullen-VanAucken
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Rotary File for December 15, 2015
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Posted by Nenu Piragine on Dec 09, 2015
December 8 speaker was Jane Dohrmann, Iowa City Hospice, who talked about the "Honoring Your Wishes" program.
 Deb Pullen-VanAucken and Jane Dohrmann
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Rotary File for December 8, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 30, 2015
Speaker for the Nov 24 meeting was Carmelita Pickett, Associate Librarian, University of Iowa Libraries who spoke about "Building a Research Library for the 21st Century."
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Rotary File for November 24, 2015
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Posted by Deb Galbraith on Nov 30, 2015
Today's meeting featured a presentation by Lara Celeghin, AM Rotary's exchange student from Udine, Italy.
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Rotary File for December 1, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 17, 2015
This week the Speaker was Marty Lenss, Director of the Eastern Iowa Airport. His presentation was on current trends in commercial aviation and at the Eastern Iowa Airport.
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Rotary File for November 17, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Nov 09, 2015
Casey Cook led a "What Jazzes You Up" session about Rotary Foundation with Jim Peterson and John Ockenfels for the Nov. 10 AM Rotary program.
 Casey Cook, Jim Peterson and John Ockenfels
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Rotary File for November 10, 2015
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Posted by Mark Patton on Nov 05, 2015
 The Speaker for November 3 was Susan Craig, Iowa City Public Library Director who talked about ongoing library programs and some newer ventures for the Library.
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Rotary File for November 3, 2015
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Posted by Loring Miller on Oct 27, 2015
District Governor Loring Miller sent the following letter to the AM Club following his visit on the morning of October 27, 2015. Shown in the picture are Loring and Phyllis Miller:
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Letter from Loring Miller
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2015-10-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Oct 19, 2015
Karla Earnest, Director of Iowa City Hospice presented at the October 20th meeting.
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Rotary File for October 20, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Oct 12, 2015
John and Rebecca Schultz presented a travel log of their 10 week bike and RV trip across America this past summer at the October 13 meeting.
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Rotary File for October 13, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Sep 28, 2015
Mike Stoffregan of the Johnson County Community Foundation was the speaker on Sept. 29. He also introduced his successor as Executive Director of the Foundation, Sheila Boyd.
Mike Stoffregan, Sheila Boyd and Mike Messier
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Rotary File for Sept. 29, 2015
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Posted by John McKinstry on Sep 22, 2015
This week's speaker was Travis Weipert, Johnson County Auditor, who spoke mainly about the upcoming elections but also about the Auditor’s office in general.
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Rotary File for Sept. 22, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Sep 08, 2015
This week's speaker was Matt Degner, the new Director of Secondary Education for the Iowa City Community School District.
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Rotary File for Sept. 8, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Sep 01, 2015
Mark Patton provided the topic and led the discussion on affordable housing during the Sept. 1 meeting.
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Rotary File for Sept. 1, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 25, 2015
Lee Holmes from RC of Waukee talked about the impact of District 6000 Rotarians in South Africa. 
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Rotary File for August 25, 2015
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Posted by Deb Dunkhase on Aug 20, 2015
Information has been posted about how you can participate in the Iowa MOST mission to Huehuetenango, Guatemala, in February 2016. Applications are due mid-September. 
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2015-08-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Aug 17, 2015
Today's speakers were Cassandra Eltin and Braeden Jones from the Antelope Lending Library.
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Rotary File for Aug 18, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Aug 11, 2015
The August 11 meeting featured students from the City High Interact Club who participated in the 2015 Xicotepec work week.
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Rotary File for Aug 11, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols
The August 4 meeting featured young people from City and West High Schools who attended RYLA or the World Affairs Seminar in July. 
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Rotary File for Aug 4, 2015
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Gregorio Sanchez, visiting scholar from Xicotepec, Mexico, read the following letter of thanks to AM Rotary at the July 28 meeting.
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Letter from Gregorio Sanchez
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Jul 27, 2015
Erin Probst talked about her Youth Exchange year in Chile and the Mustons from the IC Noon club video taped our club members wishing the Noon Club a happy 100th birthday. Gregorio Sanchez said goodbye to the members of AM Rotary as he is headed back to Mexico.
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Rotary File for July 28, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 21, 2015
Speaker for July 21 meeting was Kris Ockenfels who gave tips and tricks of traveling successfully around the world.
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Rotary File for July 21, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 14, 2015
 Tom Novak introduces Nicole Novak and Misty Rebik for program on the new Johnson County ID program and the work of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa.
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Rotary File for July 14, 2015
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Posted by Liz Nichols on Jul 06, 2015
President, Myrene Hoover led a business meeting to discuss results of a member survey done in May and to get feedback on some areas of concern.
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Rotary File for July 7, 2015
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2015-07-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mark Patton and Myrene Hoover
The AM Rotary Club met at North Ridge Pavilion in Coralville for an evening meeting to celebrate our Year Ender. Mark Patton, gave his farewell presentation as the Club's President and then turned the gavel over to Myrene Hoover.
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Rotary File for June 30, 2015
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Mark Patton and Myrene Hoover
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2015-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Nancy Pacha on Jun 22, 2015
The June 23 speakers were John and Deb Ockenfels who described their trip to the RI Conference in Sao Paulo and their tour of parts of Brazil and Argentina.
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Rotary File for June 23, 2015
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The June 16 speaker was John Funderburk, Director of Advocacy Alzheimer's for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington DC.
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Rotary File for June 16, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Jun 08, 2015
Peggy Doerge Dawn Wiand and Jean Knepper
The Speaker was Dawn Oliver Wiand, Executive Director of the Iowa Women's Foundation.
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Rotary File for June 9, 2015
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Elizabeth Nichols
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2015-06-09 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Philip Peterson on Jun 01, 2015
Our speaker was our own Dave Parsons who discussed his cultural exchange trip to Cuba last January.
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Rotary File for June 2, 2015
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Posted by Pamela Ehly on May 25, 2015
Aria Widyanto and Tom Markus
The speakers at the May 26th meeting were Tom Markus and Aria Widyanto talking about the Young Southeast Asian ambassadorial fellow program sponsored by the International City/County Management Association and the White House and Mr. Widyanto's experiences with this program. Mr. Widyanto is from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Rotary File for May 26, 2015
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Posted by Pamela Ehly on May 11, 2015
This meeting featured presentations by our exchange student, Sophie Horstmann, from Germany and the student hosted by IC Noon Club, Eleonora Cherubini.
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Rotary File for May 12, 2015
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Posted by Pamela Ehly on May 04, 2015
The May 5th meeting featured a number of Rotaractors from the Iowa City area who spoke about what is going on in the newly reconstituted Rotaract Club in Iowa City. The session was moderated by Usha Balakrishnan, the District 6000 Rotaract chair and a member of the Iowa City Noon Club.
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Rotary File for May 5, 2015
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Posted by Joan Garrity on Apr 27, 2015
This week's meeting featured a presentation by independent agronomist, John McGillicuddy, on the Ukraine.
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Rotary File for April 28, 2015
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Posted by Joan Garrity on Apr 20, 2015
Speaker for the week was Jason Egli, Epo Energy, speaking about use of solar energy in Iowa.
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Rotary File for April 21, 2015
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Posted by Joan Garrity on Apr 13, 2015
The Speaker at this Rotary meeting was Janet Schlapkohl, a local playwright and director of a non-profit theater called Combined Efforts Theater.
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Rotary File for April 14, 2015
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Posted by Joan Garrity on Apr 06, 2015
Deb Dunkhase spoke about Iowa MOST at this Rotary meeting.
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Rotary File for April 7, 2015
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Posted by Dave Parsons on Mar 30, 2015
At the meeting on March 31 our speakers were Jenifer Secrist and Emma Guthart who talked about the One Nation Education foundation Jenifer started following the earthquake disaster in Haiti and the trips they have taken subsequently with many supporters to help rebuild homes and schools, provide safe water, and give children a faith--based summer camp experience.
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Rotary File for March 31, 2014
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Posted by John Schultz on Mar 23, 2015
At the March 24 meeting we introduced our three newest AM Rotarians: Bree Neyland, Amanda McFadden, and Ryan Dye. Casey Cook presented a long term plan for funding many of our grant and other charitable projects by endowing AM Rotary through contributions to the Johnson County Community Fund. We also held a brief Club Assembly to gather information about the committees and activities that each member would like to participate in for the 2015/16 Rotary year.
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Rotary File for March 24, 2014
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Posted by Myrene Hoover on Feb 23, 2015
The speaker for the Feb. 24 meeting was Bill Assouline, a professor in the College of Medicine, and also an engineer. He is one of the founders of NanoMedTrix, a private company which broadens theoretical concepts beyond research to practical applications.
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Rotary File for February 24, 2015
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Posted by Myrene Hoover on Feb 02, 2015
The featured speaker at this meeting was Pat Barron on the topic of "Sound Money."
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Rotary File for Feb 3, 2015
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Posted by Nancy Pacha on Jan 26, 2015
The program for January 27 was "What Jazzes You Up" hosted by Dave Parsons and featuring new members, Carolyn Wanat, and Chris Ockenfels.
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Rotary File for January 27, 2015
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Nov 02, 2014
The October 28th meeting featured the induction of a new member and a talk by Alexandra Drehman, Executive Director of the Johnson County Historical Society, about the many venues and events managed by this organization.
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Rotary File for 10/28/2014
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Oct 20, 2014
At the Oct. 21 meeting Dave Parsons talked about Swaziland in Where in the World and Sue Cronin and Mike Messier talked about online giving and lending opportunities for Rotarians and others.
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Rotary File for 10/21/14
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Oct 13, 2014
Today's program features "What Jazzes You Up" with Casey Cook interviewing new AM Rotary members, Jean Knepper and Ann Romanowski.
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Rotary File for 10/14/14
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Oct 12, 2014
The meeting of October 7 featured a presentation by Rick Dobyns on the Local Option Sales Tax and other issues on the November local ballot. Dobyns in a member of the Iowa City City Counsel and a member of AM Rotary.
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Rotary File 10/7/14
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Jul 21, 2014
This is the newsletter for Iowa City AM Rotary dated July 22, 2014
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Rotary File July 22, 2014
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Posted by Elizabeth Nichols on Jul 14, 2014
This is the newsletter for the Iowa City AM Rotary for the meeting held Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
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Rotary File for July 15, 2014
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Posted by Dave Parsons
Announcements: Thanks to all those involved in planning our Community Grants event last week, it was our best ever!
World in a minute – Jack Tank spoke about Grenada, which has just one Rotary club. Grenada is an island country consisting of Grenada itself and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Grenada is also known as the "Island of Spice" because of the production of nutmeg and mace crops of which it is one of the world's largest exporters. Its size is 344 square kilometres (133 sq mi), with an estimated population of 110,000. Its capital is St. George's. The national bird of Grenada is the critically endangered Grenada dove.
District conference is just six weeks away, and members are encouraged to sign up for at least one of the three major dining events. We prefer you sign up manually (print out and mail in the registration form) instead of digitally due to the extra processing expense, but please do one or the other. Friday’s lunch will feature Bob Bowlsby, Saturday’s lunch will showcases kids and Friday evening’s dinner will feature Aaron Thomas. Please volunteer to help out if you can.
Here’s a link with more details: http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Events/EVPEventDetails.aspx?accountid=50027&eid=045ba807-a303-47e5-860f-cecbd517f92c&tid=2
There will be a board meeting this Thursday at 6:45 at Waterfront Hy-Vee.
45 people from all over the district attended a grant management seminar last week.
Program: Our six Interactors (three from City High and three from West) were unable to attend due to the morning ice storm, but Nancy Pacha filled in with help from Casey Cook.
Interact gives students ages 12-18 the chance to make a real difference while having fun. Every Interact club carries out two service projects a year: one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding.
Clubs meet at least twice a month and are sponsored by their local Rotary club. Interact helps young people:
•connect with community leaders
•develop leadership skills
•make international connections
•discover more opportunities to connect with Rotary, including Rotaract, RYLA, and Youth Exchange
On March 29 at West High School will be the third annual Iowa MOST benefit fundraiser. Casey said there is some remarkable talent on display there. Iowan Frank Canady (son of lead surgeon John Canady) will be one of the speakers.
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) was also discussed in some depth. Rotary clubs in Districts 5970 and 6000, throughout Iowa sponsor students to participate in this 6-day leadership conference.
RYLA is a life-changing leadership training program for young men and women where leadership skills and principles are learned, developed and enhanced in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The purpose of RYLA is to encourage and assist current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. Many past RYLArians from around the country have said, “It was the best week of my life!”
The RYLA Conference for 2015 will be held July 26-31, 2015 at Grinnell College. Registration for 2015 Iowa RYLA begins December 1, 2014 and closes April 30, 2015.
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Rotary File - March 3, 2015
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Posted by Sandra Kray
Call to order: Myrene filling in for Mark who is in DC, called the meeting to order.
Sergeant-at-Arms report: Jack reported 11 Makeups and 5 guests
World in a Minute: John McKinstry reported on El Salvador
- Has 7 rotary clubs with the first one founded in 1927
- It is the smallest and densest country with only 1 % of the population indigenous
- The currency is the US dollar
Rotarians in the news:
- Case Cook
- John McKinstry-burning mortgage
District news:
- March 1st-Festival phone tree needs volunteers in Des Moines –Call John Ockefels if interested
Announcements:
- Nenu-reports that 95% of Latvian’s speak and second language.
- Sue Cronin-reminder about sign up sheet for Community Grants event on Feb 26th
- Nancy Pacha-Dance for Humanity at Old Brick on Sunday, Feb 15th
- Liz-Youth Exchange has a spot in Solon for an exchange student. A host family is needed
- Jack-District Conference-April 16-18 at Marriott. Volunteers are needed to be greeters.
Speaker: Mel Schlacter of the Iowa River Friends
Mel is a wine maker and a judge. Iowa River Friends was formed April 2013. It is a volunteer organization. Dues for a family are only $15. The purpose of the organization is to bring folks together up and down the Iowa River Watershed to improve, protect and enjoy the river. It is hard to care about the river when you do not have a relationship with the river. The Iowa River Friends want to promote a relationship with the river.
River Call is a program for 4th graders to spend the day getting to know the river.
Some issues the organization is working on:
- Water Quality-Talking with municipalities & AG products to staunch chemicals
- Educate about Urban runoff
- North Liberty is working to require construction companies to leave top soil for new construction.
Questions:
- Are they involved in any river bank clean up projects? Yes, 1-2 times per year from Sturgis Ferry to Hills. It was suggested that it might be good to involve the rotary clubs along the river.
- Quality issues, is it ok to swim or fish in the river? Only eat bottom dwellers. Who is dumping in it? Occassional dumping by the concrete plant in Coralville, but mostly Urban run-off contributes 10-20% and farmers 80%.
- Lawn treatments by residential home owners also contributes to quality issues. Homeowners should consider other types of grasses.
- What about hog confinements? The do more injection of waste instead of spreading on fields.
- Why do farmers continue to dump into the river? Not sure, but we need to educate the farmers and encourage a relationship with the river.
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Rotary File - February 10, 2015
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Posted by Dave Parsons
President Mark distributed an assortment of MLK quotes in honor of his holiday yesterday.
Greg Probst became our latest member to achieve Paul Harris Fellow status.
RI President-elect K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran recently announced his presidential theme for 2015-16, “Be a Gift to the World,” at the opening session of the International Assembly in San Diego, California.
Rotarians in the news: Dave Parsons for an Iowa City Press-Citizen column and Jean Knepper regarding an elementary art project.
Please use the consolidated signup for dish duty, scribe or World in a Minute.
World In A Minute: Tom Langenfeld spoke about Benin, Africa. It’s officially the Republic of Benin, bordered by Togo to the west, by Nigeria to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. A majority of the population live on its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.98 million. Benin is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming. It has just one Rotary club, whose priority is to eliminate malaria in its country.
On February 26 we will have our Community Grants Awards event. Tickets are $20 each, it will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Kirkwood room and feature French food.
On January 22 there will be an Executive Committee meeting, and on February 14 our district planning committee will meet.
Bowl For Kids’ Sake, the annual charitable event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County, will be held February 28-March 1.
Speaker: Brad Friedhoff, former naturalist for the Johnson County Conservation Board spoke
About the interlocking trail systems in Johnson County. Three historic trails are Dillion's furrow, the Mormon handcart trail and Lane trail, used for the Underground Railroad.
Trail development began in earnest in 2000 when the Johnson County conservation board adopted fist trail plan, and in 2006 formed its first trails advisory committee.
Starting this year, all “separated” trails will be managed by the Johnson County Conservation Board, while all others will continue to be managed by Johnson County Secondary Roads.
Multi-use trails and water trails are also being considered in addition to the usual walking and biking trails.
More information is available at Www.johnson-county.com/conservation as well as on their Facebook page.
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Rotary File - January 20, 2015
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Posted by Dave Parsons
Rotarians in the News: Deb Dunkhase, and Toby Hyde
Announcements:
There will be a Community Grants meeting after next week’s General Membership meeting.
The date of the Community Grants event is February 26 – more on this later.
John Ockenfels said that one of the things we’re trying to do this year is track our alumni of youth exchange and group exchange programs to invite them to become Rotarians.
Deb PVA introduced our speaker/topic – the District 6000 Conference next year. It will be hosted by our club due to DG John Ockenfels being one of our members. Deb and Mike Messier are co-chairs of the conference, which will be held April 16-18 next year.
Nancy Pacha revealed that Home Hospitality is being revived as a Friday night event. It has been offered sporadically at previous conferences – it involves inviting Rotarians from other clubs into your house for a meal. More than half a dozen of us have already volunteered.
Chris Knapp’s favorite event is the flag ceremony which is a procession of inbound and outbound exchange students carrying their native flags.
Jim Peterson noted that at the lunches and dinners, each table saves a space for exchange students, of which we have roughly fourteen inbound and ten outbound. They will be attending sessions, staffing display tables and talking about their countries. They will be the 15 to 17-year-olds wearing the badge jackets.
Jim also noted that the rotary grant program projects are highlighted during the conference – few Rotarians are familiar with their scope.
The traditional House of friendship will have tables about countries, projects and vendors, probably in the foyer of the Marriott.
The first day of the conference will be Thursday April 16. Instead of a golf tournament there will be some informal group activities that are expected to include a beer and wine tasting.
On Friday the official conference begins. There's a two hour luncheon, which will probably be one of the two most-attended events (along with Saturday’s luncheon). Bob Bowlsby, a former IC Rotarian and U of I Athletic Director, will be Friday luncheon’s speaker – his topic will be why it's important that kids be involved in community service projects outside school.
Saturday will be similar to Friday except that it will include a breakfast. Saturday's luncheon speaker will be Priyanka Rao, a phenomenal young woman that many IC Rotarians may be familiar with. Also on Saturday we're looking at presenting some panel sessions discussing topics encompassing more than just Rotary.
Saturday night Aaron Thomas will be the keynote speaker, the son of the Aplington Parkersburg coach instrumental in recovering from the tornado. Preucil School will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with some entertainment as well.
None of the events will be black tie optional event this year – rotary casual is the attire.
Sit at a table with people you don't know if you want to learn something about other clubs, and meet people you'll continue to see for years.
District Conference is more than annual meeting - it's a party to celebrate John’s year as District Governor. They are not for Rotary elite or directors and officers, but for everyone.
We're anticipating 400 people attending at least a portion of the activities, including Rotarians from other districts.
Information about the conference will be continually updated on the district 6000 website.
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Rotary File - December 30, 2014
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Myrene Hooved presided due to Mark Patton's absence. His holiday travels have been altered because of a wayward appendix.
Jack Cameron reported on who was there, make-ups and his usual info. Jim Peterson and Andreas had guests. Jack reported on Monday's gift wrapping at Coral Ridge Mall Monday afternoon/evening. $513 was raised through those efforts. His suggestion was we should try to schedule on Christmas Eve next year.
Mike Messier filled in for Jack Tank - Where in the World is Rotary? The Cayman Islands consist of 3 islands - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. They cover 102 square miles in the Caribbean. The Caymans are the 5th largest financial center in the world. There are 3 Rotary clubs, 2 on Grand Cayman; their district is 7020.
Randy Willman didn't have anyone in the news, but had the scoop on Santa Claus. Santa knows where all the bad girls live.
There's a grant recipient meeting on Thursday evening, 2/26, at the Kirkwood Room. There's also a meeting in January, but I didn't catch that date for sure.
Several folks had happy bucks.
Thank you letters were circulated from the Children's Musuem and Table to Table.
Several carols were led by Chris Knapp.
Deb Pullin Van Aukin led the telling of special Christmas memories by all members present.
The meeting adjourned at 0803.
Thank you!
Crabby O.
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Rotary File - December 23, 2014
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Announcements:
Jack reported that all the P’s were in attendance, and Mark Patton commented, “P’s be with us.”
Randy Willman reported that Myrene Hoover and Dave Parsons were both Rotarians in the News last week.
The District Conference Planning Committee will be meeting after this morning’s meeting - there seems to be a run on rooms with two queens in them.
The Neighborhood Centers of JC sent a thank-you note for the coats project event at the Children’s museum.
Sue Cronin says there will be a meeting of the Grant Committee the evening of February 26 at the Kirkwood room.
Pam Ehly announced the name of the book we will be donating to ICCSD schools in the name of our speakers next year; Every last Drop – bringing clean water Home.
Roger says bus your dishes early and please do not rinse them in right-hand sink.
Joan Garrity passed around the gift-wrapping signup sheet for next Monday at Coral Ridge Mall – she can use a few more volunteers.
Nenu & Jim Peterson discussed our Global Grant Project – a Bathroom/Well/Kitchen for an indigenous community in rural Paraguay. Rotarians were able to review the blueprint
Please check your personal information on the web site and let Elaine know of any updates.
Frank Juvan reported at length about Estonia (World in a Minute) – it’s similar to Lithuania and Latvia, but different. Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia.
Nut Sales: Brian reported that we sold 273 tins of nuts, and the net funds raised are $2,692.
Speaker:
Deb PVA introduced Patti Fields to talk about volunteering opportunities through the United Way. Patti is VP of Community Impact & Engagement, United Way of Johnson & Washington counties, United Way Volunteer Center.
Iowa City has been among the top 5 mid-sized cities nationally for volunteering for the last 5 years.
Volunteers improve the quality of life for everyone. When thinking about volunteering for the first time, ask yourself; What interests me? What skills do I have to share? How much time do I have to commit? Where to volunteer, and how?
Volunteering as a family is becoming more common – it’s a great way to spend quality family time, strengthens bonds and gives each an opportunity to lead.
They have an online Seasonal and Winter Giving Guide – our local United Way collects all of the needs from their member organizations and puts them out in a guide. Days of Service and Community Events is a great way to start – festivals and memorial events always need help.
There are also health benefits of volunteering – good for your mind and body, gives you a sense of purpose, there’s a happiness effect, and it connects you to others. United Way serves as a |
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